A World Full of Gods
An Inquiry into Polytheism - Revised and Updated Edition
- Format: Pocket
- Antall sider: 218
- Språk: Engelsk
- Forlag/Utgiver: SD Books
- EAN: 9781801520805
- Utgivelsesår: 2023
- Bidragsyter: Greer, John Michael
An investigation into the underpinnings and superstructures of the Pagan world view
Pagan religions have tended to be more concerned with practice that with theory and in a system that has no dogma - no legislated doctrine - that is as it should be. Yet as the movement grows and matures, it is inevitable that we will begin to think in a more abstract way about our models and systems.
John Michael Greer has provided a primer on the kinds of ideas and themes that must be included in any discussion of the theology and philosophy of Neo-pagan religions.
Much of the book takes shape in a dialogue with existing ideas in theology, philosophy, and comparative religion. It looks to find a middle ground between too much and too little reference to the work of other scholars to find a comprehensible yet intellectually rigorous middle ground.
It aims to be part of a conversation, that stretches out over th