First published in 1890, The Golden Bough is a seminal work of modern anthropology. A classic study of the beliefs and institutions of mankind that traces the development and confluence of thought from magic and ritual to modern scientific theory, it has been a source of great influence upon such diverse writers as T.S. Eliot, Wyndham Lewis, and D.H. Lawrence. This edition restores many of the controversial passages expurgated in the 1922 edition that elucidate Frazer's bolder theories, and sets them within the framework of a valuable introduction and notes.

The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion: A New Abridgement from the Second and Third Editions (Oxford World's Classics)

Literature & Fiction

Frazer, Sir James George

Classics

Oxford University Press

A classic study of the beliefs and institutions of mankind, and the progress through magic and religion to scientific thought, The Golden Bough has a unique status in modern anthropology and literature. First published in 1890, The Golden Bough was eventually issued in a twelve-volume edition (1906-15) which was abridged in 1922 by the author and his wife. That abridgement has never been reconsidered for a modern audience. In it some of the more controversial passages were dropped, including Frazer's daring speculations on the Crucifixion of Christ. For the first time this one-volume edition restores Frazer's bolder theories and sets them within the framework of a valuable introduction and notes. With new, modern packaging this new edition is a valuable classic to add to your bookshelf. About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

This two-volume set contains: a reprint of " J.G. Frazier: His Life and Work" by Professor Robert Ackerman and a reprint of Dr. Robert Fraser`s " The Making of `The Golden Bough`" . Both these volumes are also contained in the 15-volume set of J.G. Frazer`s " The Golden Bough" .

The Golden Bough, Volumes 1 and 2: Volume 1: J.G.Frazer: His Life and Work, and Volume 2: The Making of the Golden Boughgolden Bough, by Robert Fraser

Biographies & Memoirs

Ackerman, Formerly Director of Liberal Arts Robert

Fraser PhD, Lecturer Robert

Arts & Literature

PALGRAVE~MACMILLAN

A certain sacred tree was forbidden to the touch, save only for runaway slaves: if the slave could break off a branch — The Golden Bough — he could challenge the tree's attendant priest to mortal combat. If victorious, the slave would replace the priest as King of the Woods — until his lethal defeat by another bearer of The Golden Bough. Sir James George Frazer, an expert in myth and religion, was so intrigued by this tale from classical mythology that he spent more than a quarter-century investigating its genesis. His 1890 study of the cults, rites, and myths of antiquity, The Golden Bough, offers a monumental exploration of these customs and their parallels with early Christianity. A pioneer of social anthropology, Frazer's definitions of such terms as "magic," "religion," and "science" proved highly useful to his successors in the field, and his explications of the ancient legends profoundly influenced generations of prominent psychologists, writers, and poets. This abridgment of his multivolume magnum opus omits footnotes and occasionally condenses text; nevertheless, as the author himself observed, all of the original work's main principles remain intact, along with ample illustrative examples.

The Golden Bough

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Dover Publications

According to legend, runaway slaves could attain a sort of freedom by breaking off a branch — the Golden Bough — from a sacred tree. If the runaway could kill the tree's attendant priest, he would become King of the Wood until his defeat by a new challenger. This 1890 work by Sir James George Frazer, an expert in myth and religion, was inspired by the legend. An extensive study of the cults, rites, and myths of antiquity, The Golden Bough explores ancient customs and their parallels with early Christianity. 
Frazer's definitions of such terms as "magic," "religion," and "science" proved highly useful to his successors, and his explications of the legends profoundly influenced generations of prominent psychologists, writers, and poets. This abridgment of his multivolume magnum opus omits footnotes and occasionally condenses text; nevertheless, as the author himself observed, all of the original work's main principles remain intact, along with ample illustrative examples.

The Golden Bough: Abridged Edition: A Study in Religion and Magic (Dover Thrift Editions: Religion)

History

Ancient Civilizations

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

Psyche's Task: A Discourse Concerning the Influence of Superstition on the Growth of Institutions

Anthropology

Kessinger Publishing

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

Man, God and Immortality: Thoughts on Human Progress

Philosophy

Folklore in the Old Testament Studies in Comparative Religion Legend and Law

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The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion: A New Abridgement from the Second and Third Editions (Oxford World's Classics)

The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion: A New Abridgement from the Second and Third Editions (Oxford World's Classics)

The Golden Bough, Volumes 1 and 2: Volume 1: J.G.Frazer: His Life and Work, and Volume 2: The Making of the Golden Boughgolden Bough, by Robert Fraser

The Golden Bough

The Golden Bough: Abridged Edition: A Study in Religion and Magic (Dover Thrift Editions: Religion)

Psyche's Task: A Discourse Concerning the Influence of Superstition on the Growth of Institutions

Man, God and Immortality: Thoughts on Human Progress

Psyche's Task: A Discourse Concerning the Influence of Superstition on the Growth of Institutions

Man, God and Immortality: Thoughts on Human Progress

Folklore in the Old Testament Studies in Comparative Religion Legend and Law