History of Western Religious Doctrines (Volume 1 and 2)

Author: Lü Daji
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: This book is the (heartwork) of the renowned religious scholar Lü Daji, compiling decades of research into one volume. It comprehensively discusses the birth and development of Western religious doctrines. From the Enlightenment religious view in ancient Greece and the atheism in ancient Rome to the orthodox and heterodox theologies of the Middle Ages; from the humanistic religious view during the Renaissance, pantheism and mechanical naturalism in the 17th century, and deism in the 18th century to the French Enlightenment and militant atheism; as well as Hume's and Kant's religious philosophy, Feuerbach's humanistic religious view, and Marx and Engels' historical materialist religious view of religion, the author provides detailed introductions and critiques. As the author states, "A philosopher who does not understand the nature, significance, and relationships between various philosophical schools in the history of philosophy, yet only knows one philosophy, is essentially 'knowing nothing' about philosophy. Similarly, a religious studies scholar who is unaware of the history of religious doctrines is essentially 'knowing nothing' about religious studies." It is precisely on this basis of in-depth research that the author was able to write the immortal masterpiece A New Introduction to the General Theory of Religion. Published in 1994, this book not only filled the academic void in China but also became a must-read for countless religious researchers and university students, guiding millions of undergraduates and postgraduates into the scientific (temple) of religious studies. Today, many universities have officially listed it as a liberal arts textbook. The book has stood the test of time and has become a staple offering from the publisher.