Histomap of Religion by John B. Sparks

The video explores the Histomap of Religion, created by John B Sparks in 1943, detailing its design and historical context. It examines six early religious types: Magic and Fetishism, Taboo and Totemism, Ancestor Worship, Tribal Gods and Divine Kings, Nature Worship, and Fertility Cults. The video also discusses the Neolithic and Bronze Age religions, the Axial Age, and the development of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. It critiques the Histomap series for its Eurocentric and outdated views, highlighting its limited use as a teaching tool.

Discuss the relationship between Judaism and the other Abrahamic religions as presented in the Histomap.

What criticisms does the text offer regarding the portrayal of communism in the Histomap?

How does the Histomap illustrate the evolution of Indo-European religion?

What is the significance of the term 'fertility cults' in the context of the Histomap?