The Sacred and the Profane, 9780156792011
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Uncover the hidden sacred in our profane world, a lost connection.

The Sacred and the Profane

the nature of religion

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  • Paperback

    256 pages

  • Release Date

    31 December 1959

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Summary

Unveiling the Sacred: Rediscovering Meaning in a Secular World

In The Sacred and the Profane, Mircea Eliade explores the enduring human connection to the sacred, even in a seemingly secular world. Eliade argues that despite modern beliefs, we unconsciously retain memories of the sacred, influencing our perception of reality. This premise fuels his deep dive into the sacred’s manifestations in space, time, nature, the cosmos, and life itself, ultimately enriching our underst…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780156792011
ISBN-10:015679201X
Series:Harvest Book
Author:Mircea Eliade
Publisher:Elsevier Australia
Imprint:Harcourt Publishers Group (Australia) Pty.Ltd
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:256
Release Date:31 December 1959
Weight:200g
Dimensions:191mm x 212mm x 215mm
About The Author

Mircea Eliade

Mircea Eliade was chairman of the department of the history of religions at the University of Chicago. Among his many books are The Myth of the Eternal Return, Patterns in Comparative Religion, Birth and Rebirth, and Yoga: Immortality and Freedom.

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