<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Traces the origins of human religion; author in upstate NY.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Different forms of religious worship and ritual are present throughout the development of human beings, from early stone-age ritual, nature religion and ancestor worship, to faiths from which Christianity and the Eucharist emerge.</p> <p>In this book, Bastiaan Baan traces the origins and metamorphosis of human religion in historical, theological and humanistic terms, examining its significance for human life on earth and in the spiritual world.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>'This is a marvellous account by Christian Community priest, Bastiaan Baan, of religious ritual... It is very clear and enjoyable to read.'<br />- The Anthroposophical Society of Great Britain</p> <p>'This interesting book, which contains copies of many beautiful pictures, helped me to understand more about the importance of ritual and how I can connect to ritual acts.'<br /> - Marjan Sikkel, Camphill Correspondence</p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Bastiaan Baan worked as a teacher in the Netherlands before being ordained in 1981. He was a Christian Community priest in the Netherlands and is currently director of the priests' seminary in Spring Valley, NY. He lectures widely, and has written many books. Lord of the Elements, and Old and New Mysteries, are both available in English.
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