African Origins of Major World Religions PDF | Comparative History

African Origins of the Major “Western Religions” PDF

Read Dr. Ben’s 1970 examination of African influences and proposed African roots in the histories, beliefs, and myths of major Western religions.

This work is suited to readers researching African religious history, comparative religion, Black intellectual history, ancient civilizations, and debates about cultural influence and historical memory.

Digital edition details

• PDF digital edition
• First published in 1970
• Focuses on African influences, religious history, beliefs, and myths
• Useful for comparative religion, African studies, history, and cultural analysis
• Readable on a phone, tablet, computer, or e-reader
• No physical item is shipped

Research context: The book advances a particular interpretation of religious origins and cultural influence. Compare its arguments with current scholarship, primary sources, archaeological evidence, and the traditions of the communities discussed.