Publisher's Synopsis
Rivers of Life Volume 1, also known as Sources and Streams of the Faiths of Man in all Lands, is a comprehensive exploration of the evolution of faiths from their earliest forms to the most recent spiritual developments. Written by J.G.R. Forlong, the book provides a detailed analysis of the origins and development of various religious beliefs and practices from around the world. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the symbolism of ancient religions, the role of mythology in religious belief, and the influence of different cultures on the development of religious practices. Forlong draws on a vast array of sources, from ancient texts to contemporary scholarship, to provide a rich and informative account of the history of religion. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of faith and its impact on human culture and society.Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766126404. Volume 1 of 2. (This description is for all volumes.) This is the first reprint ever of this foundational work on spiritual evolution. This book is so scarce that copies sell fast at over one thousand dollars�������if you can find one. Contained herein is the catalyst of all human mystical, religious, and spiritual thought that eventually evolved into the mystery schools, such as Freemasonry, Theosophy and Rosicrucianism. Contents: Tree Worship; Serpent and Phallic Worship; Fire Worship; Sun Worship; Ancestor Worship; Early Faiths of Western Asia; Faiths of Western Aborigines in Europe and Adjacent Countries; Faiths of Eastern Aborigines, Non-Aryan, Aryan and Shemitik. No other source work describes in this magnificent detail our great spiritual heritage. Out-of-print for over 100 years, now you have the opportunity of embellishing your own library with this very rare and illuminating book.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
