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James George Frazer

James George Frazer (1854–1941) studied classical literature, anthropology and comparative religion and was associated with Trinity College, Cambridge.

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James George Frazer (1854–1941) studied classical literature, anthropology and comparative religion and was associated with TrinityTrinityChristian formulation of divine unity and Father/Son/Spirit distinction, with a history of debate.Glossary · Click to read the explanation College, Cambridge.

The Golden Bough first appeared in 1890 and expanded in later editions. It brought together rites and stories from different societies, interpreting some through vegetation, death and renewal. Its dying-and-rising-god model became a subject of later debate about differences among the texts and ritualsRitualAn organised or distinguished practice meaningful to a community; it may leave traces, but its form alone does not reveal an associated doctrine.Glossary · Click to read the explanation grouped together. [1] [2]

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  1. Trinity College, opening biography and publication history of The Golden Bough. Return to the text ↑
  2. Frazer, third edition, volume five excerpt; printed pp.6 and10. Return to the text ↑

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