The God-Idea Of The Ancients Or Sex In Religion

The God-Idea Of The Ancients Or Sex In Religion

By Eliza Burt Gamble
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Length9h 53m

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'The God-Idea of the Ancients; Or, Sex in Religion' by Eliza Burt Gamble is a historical and sociological exploration of various ancient religions and their conceptions of divinity. The book particularly focuses on the gender roles and dynamics in these religions, arguing that early human societies had a greater emphasis on female divinity, respect for women, and gender balance. Gamble examines myriad cultures, detailing how societal changes impacted their religious beliefs over time.

Audiobook details

GenreSpirituality and Religion
Length9 hrs 53 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 1, 189
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1Preface
11Chapter 9: The Phoenician And Hebrew God Set Or Seth
2Introduction
12Chapter 10: Ancient Speculations Concerning Creation
3Chapter 1:  Sex The Foundation Of The God-Idea
13Chapter 11: Fire And Phallic Worship
4Chapter 2: Tree, Plant, And Fruit Worship
14Chapter 12: An Attempt To Purify The Sensualized Faiths
5Chapter 3: Sun-Worship—Female And Male Energies In The Sun
15Chapter 13: Christianity A Continuation Of Paganism
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6Chapter 4: The Dual God Of The Ancients A Trinity Also
16Chapter 14: Christianity A Continuation Of Paganism—(Continued)
7Chapter 5: Separation Of The Female And Male Elements In The Deity
17Chapter 15: Christianity In Ireland
8Chapter 6: Civilization Of An Ancient Race
18Chapter 16: Stones Or Columns As The Deity
9Chapter 7: Concealment Of The Early Doctrines
19Chapter 17: Sacrifices
10Chapter 8: The Original God-Idea Of The Israelites
20Chapter 18: The Cross And A Dying Savior

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