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The evolution of god

by Robert Wright

This analysis traces the evolution of monotheism from prehistory to the modern era through archaeology, theology, and evolutionary psychology. It examines the historical development of major faiths and the relationship between religious thought and scientific inquiry.

Accession 14814 ISBN 9780316734912 Publisher Little, Brown and Company
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