Living with the Gods: On Beliefs and Peoples

Name: Living with the Gods: On Beliefs and Peoples
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Book Synopsis: A panoramic exploration of peoples, objects and beliefs over 40,000 years from the celebrated author of A History of the World in 100 Objects and Germany, following the new BBC Radio 4 documentary and British Museum exhibition. One of the central facts of human existence is that every society shares a set of beliefs and assumptions - a faith, an ideology, a religion - that goes far beyond the life of the individual. These beliefs are an essential part of a shared identity. They have a unique power to define - and to divide - us, and are a driving force in the politics of much of the world today. Throughout history they have most often been, in the widest sense, religious. Yet this book is not a history of religion, nor an argument in favour of faith. It is about the stories which give shape to our lives, and the different ways in which societies imagine their place in the world. Looking across history and around the globe, it interrogates objects, places and human activities to try to understand what shared beliefs can mean in the public life of a community or a nation, how they shape the relationship between the individual and the state, and how they help give us our sense of who we are. For in deciding how we live with our gods, we also decide how to live with each other.

'The new blockbuster by the museum's maestro Neil MacGregor ... The man who chronicles world history through objects is back ... examining a new set of objects to explore the theme of faith in society' Sunday Times

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Discover the captivating world of beliefs and peoples with Living with the Gods: On Beliefs and Peoples. Written by the renowned author of A History of the World in 100 Objects and Germany, this panoramic exploration takes you on a fascinating journey spanning over 40,000 years. Now accompanied by a groundbreaking documentary on BBC Radio 4 and a spellbinding exhibition at the British Museum, this book is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the intricate tapestry of human existence.

At the heart of every society lies a set of beliefs and assumptions that shape the collective identity of its people. These beliefs have the power to both unite and divide us, making them a driving force in today's global politics. Living with the Gods goes beyond mere religious history, delving into the stories that give meaning to our lives and the diverse ways in which societies imagine their place in the world. Through a critical examination of objects, places, and human activities, this book uncovers the profound impact shared beliefs have on public life, community dynamics, and our individual senses of self.

Neil MacGregor, the acclaimed museums maestro, invites you to embark on a thought-provoking journey where you'll explore the intricate relationship between faith and society. As you delve into the pages of Living with the Gods, you'll gain a deeper understanding of how our shared beliefs influence our interactions with one another, and how they shape the very fabric of our existence. It's time to decide how we live with our gods, and in doing so, shape how we live with each other.

Don't miss out on the new blockbuster from Neil MacGregor, the master of historical storytelling through objects. Join countless readers who are already captivated by this gripping exploration of faith in society. Get your copy of Living with the Gods: On Beliefs and Peoples today and embark on a journey that will challenge your perceptions and inspire your understanding of the evolving human experience.

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