The Origins of Religion

Protopriest Alexander Men - an outstanding figure of the Russian Orthodox Church, preacher, theologian, educator, author of dozens of books on the history of religion, the foundations of Christian doctrine, and Orthodox worship. This book opens the author's series "In... Search of the Way, the Truth, and the Life", dedicated to the prehistory of Christianity and the search for God. Written by a Christian, it is nevertheless aimed at the broadest reading audience interested in an unbiased attitude toward religious tradition. Extensive knowledge, accessibility of presentation, a trustful conversation with the reader, excluding any propaganda - these are the qualities that ensure that Alexander Men’s work remains relevant today. "Christian culture has existed for two thousand years, but its prehistory goes back immeasurably further in time. The subtle connections and repulsions between Christian and pre-Christian spirituality are a subject of the most lively interest; and that is natural. But what to read? [...] Here we have a popular work aimed at the general public, which fills the existing gap and responds to requests that have not yet been satisfied" (Sergei Averintsev).