Creation of the Sacred

Sacrifice - ranging from the sacrifice of virgins to circumcision to giving up what is most valued - is essential to all religions. Could there be a natural, even biological, reason? Why are sacrifice and numerous other religious rituals and concepts shared by so many different cultures? In this book, the author explores the possibility of natural religion. It provides insight ...

Sacrifice - ranging from the sacrifice of virgins to circumcision to giving up what is most valued - is essential to all religions. Could there be a natural, even biological, reason? Why are sacrifice and numerous other religious rituals and concepts shared by so many different cultures? In this book, the author explores the possibility of natural religion. It provides insight to religious thought, past and present, and raises questions about the ultimate reasons for, and the ultimate meaning of human religiousness.

瓦尔特·伯克特，德国古典学家，瑞士苏黎世大学古典学专业荣誉退休教授。主要研究方向为欧洲古典学，古希腊神话与仪式、戏剧。

赵周宽，文学博士，西安外国语大学人文社科研究中心中文学院副教授，主要研究方向为文学人类学和美学理论。田园，文学硕士，主要研究方向为英语语言文学。