Publisher's Synopsis
The Hibbert Lectures 1881: Lectures on the Origin and Growth of Religion is a book written by T. W. Rhys Davids. The book is a collection of lectures that were delivered by the author as part of the Hibbert Lectures series in 1881. The lectures explore the origins and evolution of religion, and the author draws on a variety of sources, including anthropology, history, and philosophy, to provide a comprehensive overview of the subject. The book is divided into six chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of religion, including the nature of religion, the origins of religious beliefs, and the role of religion in society. The author also examines the relationship between religion and science, and the impact of religion on human culture and civilization. The Hibbert Lectures 1881: Lectures on the Origin and Growth of Religion is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and evolution of religion, and is a classic work in the field of religious studies.1906. As illustrated by some points in the history of Indian Buddhism. Contents: place of Buddhism in the development of religious thought; Pali Pitaka; Buddhist theory of karma; Buddhist lives of the Buddha; Gotama's order; later forms of Buddhism; appendix.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.
