The Making Of Religion

"The Making of Religion" by Andrew Lang explores the origins and development of religious belief through anthropology, psychology, and comparative mythology. Lang challenges the then-dominant materialist and evolutionary theories, arguing that early human spirituality shows traces of a higher spiritual awareness. He examines dreams, visions, magic, and myth in tribal societies, linking them to broader religious ideas. Combining empirical observation with philosophical reflection, Lang offers a unique perspective on how primitive faiths evolved into organized religions. The book bridges folklore and theology with scholarly insight.