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Sacred Origins Of Profound Things: The Stories Behind The Rites & Rituals Of World's Religions

Author: Panati, Charles

The New York Times Book Review, Tom Ferrell
... eager to raise and then to answer ... a great many ... interesting questions about world religions and why their adherents believe and behave as they do ...

Synopsis
A noted expert on the origins of ordinary objects tackles the mysteries of religion in an enlightening odyssey into a vast spectrum of religious items and ideas, exploring the origins of sacred practices and customs, the reasons for religious holidays, ritualistic symbols, and more. Tour.

Synopsis
In this enlightening and entertaining book, the author of Extraordinary Origins of Everyday Things covers the spectrum of religious items and ideas, exploring the origins of sacred practices and customs, the reasons for religious holidays, the meaning of vestments, sacraments, and more. Line illustrations.

The author, Charles Panati , October 25, 1997
I never knew religion could be so much fun.
How did the Pope become Infallible? Origin of prayers, feasts, sacraments, first mention of Heaven, Hell, Limbo, Purgatory. Cassocks, clerical colors. Halo, Patron Saints, Devil, dybbuk, Rosary, Crucifixion as punishment...etc.

Synopsis
Panati discusses "the origins of religious ideas, sacred items, worship practices, holy symbols, and holidays." (Libr J) Index.

From The Publisher
In this enlightening and entertaining work Charles Panati explores the origins of hundreds of religious rituals, customs, and practices in many faiths, the reasons for religious holidays and sacred symbols, and the meanings of vestments, sacraments, devotions, and prayers. Its many revelations include why the Star of David became the Jewish counterpart of the Christian cross; what mortal remains of the Buddha are venerated today; how the diamond engagement ring became a standard; that the first pope was a happily married man; how Hindu thinkers arrived at their concept of reincarnation; and why Jews don't eat pork, why some Muslims don't eat certain vegetables, and how some Christians came to observe meatless Fridays. Sacred Origins of Profound Things is an indispensable resource for all those interested in the history of religion and the history of ideas - and an inspiring guide to those seeking to understand their faith.

Reviews
From Tom Ferrell - The New York Times Book Review 
What are the seven deadly sins, and who says so? Why don't Jews kneel topray? Charles Panati. . . is eager to raise and then to answer these and a great many more interesting questions about world religions. . . . There's a lot of inst


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