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 It critiques the Histomap series for its Eurocentric and outdated views, highlighting its limited use as a teaching tool.

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