Stark, Rodney.

For the glory of God : how monotheism led to reformations, science, witch-hunts, and the end of slavery / Rodney Stark. - x, 488 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 377-464) and index.

Introduction: dimensions of the supernatural -- God's truth: inevitable sects and reformations -- God's handiwork: the religious origins of science -- God's enemies: explaining the European witch-hunts -- God's justice: the sin of slavery -- Postscript: gods, ritual and social science.

0691114366

2002031746

GBA3-Y7594


Monotheism--History.
Reformation.
Religion and science--History.
Witchcraft--History.
Slavery--Religious aspects--History.

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