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This founding work of the history of religions, first published in English in 1954, secured the North American reputation of the Romanian migrscholar Mircea Eliade (19071986). Making reference to an astonishing number of cultures and drawing on scholarship published in no less than half a dozen European languages, Eliade's The Myth of the Eternal Return makes both intelligible and compelling the religious expressions and activities of a wide variety of archaic and 'primitive' religious cultures. While acknowledging that a return to the 'archaic' is no longer possible, Eliade passionately insists on the value of understanding this view in order to enrich our contemporary imagination of what it is to be human. Jonathan Z. Smith's new introduction provides the contextual background to the book and presents a critical outline of Eliade's argument in a way that encourages readers to engage in an informed conversation with this classic text.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Myth of the Eternal Return'? A: The main theme of 'The Myth of the Eternal Return' revolves around the concept of cyclical time and the significance of archaic religious beliefs in understanding human existence and culture.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Myth of the Eternal Return' is Mircea Eliade, a renowned Romanian historian of religion and philosopher.
- Q: What is the publication date of the revised edition? A: The revised edition of 'The Myth of the Eternal Return' was published on May 8, 2005.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: This book contains a total of 232 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Myth of the Eternal Return' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, this book is suitable for academic study as it offers in-depth analysis and insights into the history of religions, making it valuable for students and scholars.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition, ensuring that it is clean and free from any markings or damage.
- Q: Does the book include any introductions or additional commentary? A: Yes, the book includes a new introduction by Jonathan Z. Smith, providing contextual background and a critical outline of Eliade's arguments.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'The Myth of the Eternal Return' falls under the category of Psychology & Counseling.
- Q: Why is understanding archaic religions important according to Eliade? A: According to Eliade, understanding archaic religions is important as it enriches our contemporary imagination and offers insights into what it means to be human.