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About The Book: This book delves into the multifaceted landscape of religions, tracing their evolution and impact across cultures. From African spirit-lore to the complexities of Hindu sectarianism, it explores the diverse manifestations of faith. Through classifications and analyses, it uncovers the common threads and profound truths underlying religious beliefs. Rooted in the primordial soil of human experience, religion evolves, offering solace, guidance, and transformation. Despite the challenges of brevity and scope, this work strives for impartiality and depth, inviting readers to delve deeper into the rich tapestry of religious history. Gratitude is extended to colleagues for their contributions, enriching this exploration of humanity's spiritual quest. About The Author: Edward Washburn Hopkins (1857–1932) was a prominent American Sanskrit scholar, born in Northampton, Massachusetts. He earned his Ph.D. at Leipzig after graduating from Columbia College. Hopkins taught at Columbia and Bryn Mawr before joining Yale University as a professor of Sanskrit and comparative philology in 1895. He served as secretary of the American Oriental Society and edited its journal, making significant contributions to early Sanskrit literature studies. His notable works include "Caste in Ancient India" (1881), "Religions of India" (1895), "Epic Mythology" (1915), and "History of Religions" (1918), reflecting his expertise in Indian culture and religious studies. The Title 'The History of Religions written/authored/edited by E. Washburn Hopkins', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789362080813 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 640 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Religion. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: