Form and Spirit: A Study in Religion

Form and Spirit, published in 1951, explores the nature of religion as a permanent need in human life and its relation to cults and creeds. It attempts to trace the evolution of religion and survey the development of the chief world religions, aiming to understand the reasons for their forms and common elements and tendencies. It is an essential read for general readers interested in religion.

Format: Hardback
Length: 244 pages
Publication date: 30 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Form and Spirit, originally published in 1951, delves into two fundamental inquiries concerning religion. Firstly, it explores the nature of religion as an enduring necessity in human existence, examining its relationship with the various cults and creeds in which it has taken form. Secondly, it examines whether the revival of religious forms that have lost their influence can meet the pressing needs of our time. In pursuit of this objective, the book endeavors to trace the evolution of religion, providing a concise overview of the development of the major world religions. The primary aim is not to assert the superiority of any particular religion but rather to examine the reasons behind the forms these religions have assumed and identify common elements and tendencies that shed light on the meaning of religion and the spiritual needs of humanity. This book is an invaluable resource for general readers interested in delving deeper into the realm of religion.

Form and Spirit, originally published in 1951, delves into two fundamental inquiries concerning religion. Firstly, it explores the nature of religion as an enduring necessity in human existence, examining its relationship with the various cults and creeds in which it has taken form. Secondly, it examines whether the revival of religious forms that have lost their influence can meet the pressing needs of our time. In pursuit of this objective, the book endeavors to trace the evolution of religion, providing a concise overview of the development of the major world religions. The primary aim is not to assert the superiority of any particular religion but rather to examine the reasons behind the forms these religions have assumed and identify common elements and tendencies that shed light on the meaning of religion and the spiritual needs of humanity. This book is an invaluable resource for general readers interested in delving deeper into the realm of religion.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032610290