Forgotten Religions: Including Some Living Primitive Religions

By Vergilius Ture Anselm Ferm

Book Overview

Forgotten Religions is a comprehensive book that explores various religious practices that have been forgotten or overlooked throughout history. Authored by Vergilius Ferm, the book delves into the origins, beliefs, and practices of several extinct religions as well as some living primitive religions. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the religion of ancient Egypt, the Zoroastrianism of Persia, the shamanic practices of Siberia, and the animism of Africa. Ferm's writing is informative and engaging, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the diversity of religious practices that have existed throughout human history. The book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in anthropology, history, or religious studies.Contributors Include Phyllis Ackerman, Samuel Alfred Browne Mercer, Samuel Noah Kramer, A. Leo Oppenheim, And Many Others.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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258024705
• ISBN13: 9781258024703
• Release Date: May 2011
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 1.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"