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The Origin of Beliefs: A Brief History of Religious Beliefs
Did God create us or did we create gods?
Ever wondered how thousands of religions and countless gods came into existence?
How did humans first begin to believe? When did we start to worship? And why?
If you’ve asked these questions but never found the time to dig deep, you’re not alone. In the age of social media and shrinking attention spans, most of us don’t have the patience to read through 800-page academic books. That’s exactly why The Origin of Beliefs was written — to give you everything you need to understand the birth and evolution of religious beliefs, in one powerful, brief read.
Inside this book, you’ll
How belief systems first emerged
When and why humans started worshipping deities
The psychological and social roots of religion
Fascinating facts you probably never heard before
Rich historical graphics to bring ideas to life
No fluff. No heavy jargon. Just concise, thought-provoking, and sometimes mind-blowing content that will challenge the way you see the world.
By the end, your perspective on life, religion, and humanity may never be the same. Join hundreds of readers already binging on this unique read. It’s short, smart, and totally worth your time (and your penny).
Ever wondered how thousands of religions and countless gods came into existence?
How did humans first begin to believe? When did we start to worship? And why?
If you’ve asked these questions but never found the time to dig deep, you’re not alone. In the age of social media and shrinking attention spans, most of us don’t have the patience to read through 800-page academic books. That’s exactly why The Origin of Beliefs was written — to give you everything you need to understand the birth and evolution of religious beliefs, in one powerful, brief read.
Inside this book, you’ll
How belief systems first emerged
When and why humans started worshipping deities
The psychological and social roots of religion
Fascinating facts you probably never heard before
Rich historical graphics to bring ideas to life
No fluff. No heavy jargon. Just concise, thought-provoking, and sometimes mind-blowing content that will challenge the way you see the world.
By the end, your perspective on life, religion, and humanity may never be the same. Join hundreds of readers already binging on this unique read. It’s short, smart, and totally worth your time (and your penny).
128 pages, Paperback
Published June 17, 2025
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June 29, 2025
Well done skeptic human. You’ve managed to distill what thinkers like Dawkins and Hitchens have been arguing for years, but in a way that’s far more accessible and grounded. Clear, sharp, and humble.
August 2, 2025
Concise thumbnail history of religions. I highly recommend this.
January 7, 2026
Haven’t they found the religion DNA? Wonder what Robert Sapolsky says about the origin of religion or is that God, are they different?
August 15, 2025
There is no bibliography. The author references studies but offers no citation for them. The lack of references makes me question the authors credibility, especially considering that he calls Neanderthals “grunters” (he also says he’ll mention a Neanderthal funeral- I assume the one in Shanidar cave - but never does). Funerary evidence found in Africa by the species homo naledi is never mentioned, so this book has a very narrow scope. He sings the praises of Homo sapiens as a superior species, ignoring that there were several other species alive with us at one time. This book is more a study in the evolution of Eurasian religions rather than a study into the origin of why humans believe in the supernatural. No mention of religions outside of Eurasia at all. The left turn to talk about climate change and poverty threw me off.
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