{ "item_title" : "Before God Had a Name", "item_author" : [" Claude Dale Rhodes "], "item_description" : "Before God Had a Name: African Spirituality, Nature, and the Origins of the Divine ConceptBy Claude D. Rhodes, 32 What did humanity believe before the word God existed?Long before organized religion, sacred texts, and institutional doctrines, human beings already possessed a deep awareness of a spiritual force shaping the universe. This book explores that forgotten foundation-tracing the origins of spirituality back to humanity's earliest relationship with nature, community, and existence itself.In Before God Had a Name, Claude D. Rhodes, 32 , presents a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of African spirituality, indigenous belief systems, and the historical evolution of religion. This work challenges conventional narratives by showing that spirituality did not begin with religion-it existed long before it.Discover the Origins of Spiritual ThoughtThis book takes readers on a journey through: The earliest human awareness of a cosmic force beyond controlAfrican indigenous philosophies rooted in nature, balance, and interconnectednessThe transition from spiritual experience to organized religionThe role of institutions in shaping doctrine, authority, and religious identityThe impact of politics, economics, and power on religious systemsThe enduring difference between spirituality and religionA New Perspective on Religion and SpiritualityDrawing on historical analysis, philosophical insight, and African spiritual traditions, this book reveals: Why early humans did not need the word God to understand the sacredHow African spiritual systems emphasized harmony with nature and communal ethicsHow organized religion developed through institutions, councils, and doctrineWhy spirituality continues to exist beyond religious structuresThis work offers a deeper understanding of how humanity's search for meaning evolved-and how it continues today.Key Themes ExploredAfrican spirituality and indigenous belief systemsThe concept of God before language and doctrineNature-based spirituality and environmental ethicsThe rise of organized religion and institutional powerThe Council of Nicaea and the formation of doctrineReligion, politics, and economic influenceSpirituality vs religion: understanding the fundamental differenceUniversal spiritual ethics and human interconnectednessWho This Book Is ForThis book is ideal for readers interested in: African history and philosophySpirituality and religionIndigenous knowledge systemsTheology and religious studiesPhilosophy of existence and meaningCultural and intellectual historyWhether you are a scholar, spiritual seeker, or curious reader, this book offers a compelling and intellectually grounded exploration of humanity's oldest questions.A Thought-Provoking ConclusionBefore God Had a Name ultimately reveals a profound truth: Spirituality is humanity's original way of understanding existence-while religion is the system created to organize that understanding.By revisiting the roots of spiritual awareness, this book invites readers to reflect on their own relationship with the universe and to reconsider what it truly means to be connected to something greater than oneself.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers2.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/9/79/825/279/9798252794037_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "23.89", "online_price" : "23.89", "our_price" : "23.89", "club_price" : "23.89", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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