Renfrew, Colin 1937- editor. Morley, Iain 1975- editor. Boyd, Michael J. 1970- editor. text bibliography enk 2018 2018 monographic eng

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xiii, 339 pages : illustrations, maps ; 29 cm The origins of religion and ritual in humans have been the focus of centuries of thought in archaeology, anthropology, theology, evolutionary psychology and more. Play and ritual have many aspects in common, and ritual is a key component of the early cult practices that underlie the religious systems of the first complex societies in all parts of the world. This book examines the formative cults and the roots of religious practice from the earliest times until the development of early religion in the Near East, in China, in Peru, in Mesoamerica and beyond. Here, leading prehistorians and other specialists bring a fresh approach to the early practices that underlie the faiths and religions of the world. They demonstrate the profound role of play ritual and belief systems and offer powerful new insights into the emergence of early civilization. edited by Colin Renfrew (University of Cambridge), Iain Morley (University of Oxford), Michael Boyd (University of Cambridge). Includes bibliographical references and index. Ritual History Rites and ceremonies, Prehistoric Play History Play Religious aspects Prehistoric peoples Social life and customs GN473 .R57 2018 203/.8093 9781316507803 9781316507803 2018286416 14815572 https://stanford.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://doi.org/10.1017/9781316534663 https://stanford.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://doi.org/10.1017/9781316534663 ERASA 180626 20230621113248.0 20558580 eng