Creation of the Sacred: Tracks of Biology in Early Religions,

by Walter Burkert and BURKERT WALTER

Book Overview

Sacrifice--ranging from the sacrifice of virgins to circumcision to giving up what is most valued--is essential to all religions. Could there be a natural, even biological, reason for these practices?... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0674175697
• ISBN13: 9780674175693
• Release Date: May 1996
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Length: 255 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.3" x 9.2"