Ancestor Worship
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Ancestor Worship is a book written by J. G. R. Forlong that explores the practice of ancestor worship in various cultures around the world. The author examines the origins and evolution of ancestor worship, tracing its development from ancient times to the present day. He also looks at the different forms that ancestor worship takes in different cultures, including the veneration of ancestors, the use of ancestral spirits in divination and healing, and the importance of ancestral lineage in social and political structures. Throughout the book, Forlong draws on a wide range of sources, including ethnographic studies, historical accounts, and religious texts, to provide a comprehensive overview of this important cultural practice. Ancestor Worship is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of religion and culture.THIS 20 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Rivers of Life Part 1 or Sources and Streams of the Faiths of Man in all Lands Showing the Evolution of Faiths from the Rudest Symbolisms to the Latest Spiritual Developments, by J. G. R. Forlong. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766126390.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.
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- ISBN-13: 9781169399778
- ISBN-10: 1169399770
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: September 2010
- Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.25 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.77 pounds
- Page Count: 20
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