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The scientific study of religion began in the late 19th century, influenced by evolutionary theory and the comparative method. Scholars began systematically comparing different religious traditions to understand their origins and development over time, inspired by how natural sciences were classified. However, religion involves living subjects while early sciences studied dead matter. This discrepancy meant the voices of living tradition members were often ignored. The study of religion was also historicall
- Author
- Agon Wenewolok
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- EN