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CHAPTER XVIII: FROM THE DEAD SEA LEGENDS TO COMPARATIVE MYTHOLOGY.

Authors :
White, Andrew Dickson
Source :
History of the Warfare of Science with Theology in Christendom; 1/1/1896, p671-728, 58p
Publication Year :
1896

Abstract

Chapter 18 of the book "History of the Warfare of Science with Theology in Christendom," by Andrew Dickson White is presented. It focuses on the growth of myths related to various natural phenomena, including mountains, fossils and volcanoes and mentions about the development of comparative mythology. It discusses the mythological stories related to the Dead Sea in Israel and Jordan and highlights the acceptance of scientific explanations for the natural phenomena by the Church.

Subjects

Subjects :
MYTHOLOGY
LANDFORMS
CHURCH

Details

Language :
English
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
History of the Warfare of Science with Theology in Christendom
Publication Type :
Book
Accession number :
34413602