Gods in Exile by J.J. Van Der Leeuw
$50.00
Gods in Exile by J.J. Van Der Leeuw, published in 1940. A comprehensive exploration of the human experience of religion and spirituality, written by the renowned Dutch theologian J. J. van der Leeuw. The book delves into the ways in which different cultures and societies have developed their own unique religious traditions and practices, and how these beliefs have evolved. Van der Leeuw examines the role of religion in human life, from the earliest forms of animism to the complex systems of theology and ritual found in modern religions. He also explores the relationship between religion and other aspects of human culture, such as art, literature, and philosophy. Sections Include: The Drama of the Soul in Exile, The Way of the Ego, The World of the Ego, The Powers of the Ego, The Return of the Exile, etc. Hardcover with light shelfwear, previous owner’s name on endsheet.
