Steadman fills an empty niche in the offerings on how archaeology interprets past religions with this useful textbook. The book includes case studies from around the world; from the study of Upper Paleolithic religions and of shamans in foraging societies to formal religious structures in advanced complex societies of Mesopotamia; Egypt; India and the Andes. Steadman also includes key contemporary religions―Christianity; Islam; and Buddhism; among others―to provide an historical and comparative context. This is an ideal text for a archaeology of religion courses and classes that include a significant component on “past religions;†as well as an excellent guide for general readers.
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