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The Good Book Of Human Nature: An Evolutionary Reading Of The Bible
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How Reading The Bible As A Work Of Cultural And Scientific Evolution Can Reveal New Truths About How Our Species Conquered The Earththe Bible Is The Bestselling Book Of All Time. It Has Been Venerated Or Excoriated As God'S Word, But So Far No One Has Read The Bible For What It Is: Humanity'S Diary, Chronicling Our Ancestors' Valiant Attempts To Cope With The Trials And Tribulations Of Life On Earth.In The Good Book Of Human Nature, Evolutionary Anthropologist Carel Van Schaik And Historian Kai Michel Advance A New View Of Homo Sapiens' Cultural Evolution. The Bible, They Argue, Was Written To Make Sense Of The Single Greatest Change In History: The Transition From Egalitarian Huntergatherer To Agricultural Societies. Religion Arose As A Strategy To Cope With The Unprecedented Levels Of Epidemic Disease, Violence, Inequality, And Injustice That Confronted Us When We Abandoned The Bush And Which Still Confront Us Today.Armed With The Latest Findings From Cognitive Science, Evolutionary Biology, Archeology, And Religious History, Van Schaik And Michel Take Us On A Journey Through The Book Of Books, From The Garden Of Eden All The Way To Golgotha. The Book Of Genesis, They Reveal, Marked The Emergence Of Private Propertyone Can No Longer Take The Fruit Off Any Tree, As One Could Before Agriculture. The Torah As A Whole Is The Product Of A Surprisingly Logical, Even Scientific, Approach To Society'S Problems. This Groundbreaking Perspective Allows Van Schaik And Michel To Coax Unexpected Secrets From The Familiar Stories Of Adam And Eve, Cain And Able, Abraham And Moses, Jesus Of Nazareth And Mary. The Bible May Have A Dark Side, But In Van Schaik And Michel'S Hands, It Proves To Be A Hallmark Of Human Indefatigability.Provocative And Deeply Original, The Good Book Of Human Nature Offers A Radically New Understanding Of The Bible. It Shows That The Bible Is More Than Just A Pillar For Religious Belief: It Is A Pioneering Attempt At Scientific Inquiry.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of The Good Book of Human Nature? A: The main theme of The Good Book of Human Nature is the exploration of the Bible as a cultural and scientific document, particularly focusing on humanity's evolution and societal changes from hunter-gatherer to agricultural societies.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Carel van Schaik, an evolutionary anthropologist, and Kai Michel, a historian.
- Q: How does the book interpret the stories in the Bible? A: The authors interpret the Bible as humanity's diary, using it to reveal insights into the challenges faced by our ancestors and the development of human culture and religion.
- Q: What kind of research supports the arguments in the book? A: The arguments are supported by findings from cognitive science, evolutionary biology, archaeology, and religious history.
- Q: Is The Good Book of Human Nature suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is suitable for academic study as it provides a unique perspective on cultural evolution and historical context, making it valuable for researchers in anthropology, history, and religious studies.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: The Good Book of Human Nature was published on May 24, 2016.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does The Good Book of Human Nature have? A: The book contains 480 pages.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the category of Criticism & Interpretation.
- Q: What makes this book a unique read compared to other interpretations of the Bible? A: This book offers a groundbreaking perspective by framing the Bible as a scientific inquiry into human nature and societal evolution, rather than merely a religious text.