Gods in Exile - Paperback

by J. J. Van Der Leeuw (Author)

Gods in Exile is a book written by J. J. Van Der Leeuw that explores the concept of religion and its evolution throughout history. The author delves into the idea of gods being exiled from their original place of worship and how this has impacted the development of different religions. The book examines various religions and their beliefs, including Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism, and how they have adapted to changing times and cultures. Van Der Leeuw also discusses the role of mythology in religion and how it has shaped our understanding of the divine. Overall, Gods in Exile is a thought-provoking exploration of the complex relationship between religion and human society.1926. A priest in the Liberal Catholic Church, Van Der Leeuw writes that the pages in this book are based on an awakening of Ego-consciousness that came to him in a single moment, but has taken days to realize and many pages to describe. Contents: The Drama of the Soul in Exile; The Way to the Ego; The World of the Ego; The Powers of the Ego; and The Return of the Exile. See other works available by this author from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. 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 their original work.