History of Religious Ideas, Volume 2: From Gautama Buddha to the Triumph of Christianity by Mircea Eliade (PDF)

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In volume 2 of this monumental work, Mircea Eliade continues his magisterial progress through the history of religious ideas. The religions of ancient China, Brahmanism and Hinduism, Buddha and his contemporaries, Roman religion, Celtic and German religions, Judaism, the Hellenistic period, the Iranian syntheses, and the birth of Christianity—all are encompassed in this volume.

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⭐These compilations on the History of Religions around the world are great and very easy to read. They are a must for anyone interested in the subject of comparative religion and mythology and the discovery of the psychological archetypes that are universally found around the world and in all ages. A History of Religious Ideas is written in a very friendly manner and exposes the universal principles of religion in the history of humanity. We will add as a notice that we encountered the 4th volume to this set. The 3rd Volume of this series ends with section 318 which deals with Tibetan Religions. The 4th volume which is originally Geschite der religiosen Ideen, III/2 (and that we have the Spanish translation) goes from Chapter XL to L and continues the 3 Vol. series with the section number of 319. The 4th part of this series deals with religion in Center-America, Taoism, Indonesia, Oceania, Australia, West Africa, East and Central Africa, South American Shamanism, North American Sioux-Oglala religion, Japanese religion, and the secularization in Europe until our times. It seems the original work of Eliade was 440 sections of which the 3 volumes cover 318. There is also the work that is an extension of this compendium which is titled From Primitives to Zen: A Thematic Sourcebook on the History of Religions. These works revolutionize the way we see religion. Eliade, with a historical worldview of religion shows us the reality of “homo religiosus” as Eliade says.

⭐I am revisiting Eliade whom i read years ago and who provided for me my first taste of comparative religion. I am thoroughly enjoying the experience. This series is highly academic. Some of Eliade’s ideas have been discounted over the years, but he is still the master of thoughtful, well researched texts that truly explain both religious history and philosophy. This time around I was more interested in Judaism and early Christianity than Buddhism or Mithra. Eliade provides the perfect political explanations for what were significant changes in belief among the Hebrews that, in turn, ushered in the success of Christianity. This is not a text for the devout believer whose faith cannot withstand historical fact or who cannot examine the ways in which religious beliefs are shaped and changed by the events of politics and everyday life. Serious students of religion will benefit highly from time spent with Eliade.

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⭐Great book. Very reach book,lots of information. Will continue reading the third volume. I found very helpful to have an idea of the evolution of human believes and religion. And I am fascinated to find out how they influence each other in the history of humanity .

⭐Book was in good shape. Shipping fast.

⭐Start with Vol. 1.

⭐Everything as expected

⭐thanks so much

⭐Brilliant.

⭐Everybody should read it!

⭐It is well printed and boundIt arrived in timeAnd I had been in seek for it for a while

⭐It will help put in order, set in history and impact the world’s religions and understand how one flourishes as a result of the other, either by ways of conflict or peace.

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