How did religion develop and why did it continue?

How did religion evolve and why did it persist? :Author: Robin Dunbar Language: Arabic Publication date: 2024 Book format: Paperback Publisher: Dasir Books for Translation, Publishing, and Distribution Number of pages: 280 Description: One of the most prominent evolution scientists in the world approaches one of its fundamental mysteries: why do we believe? Our species diverged from the higher apes between six and eight million years ago. Since then, our tendency towards spiritual thinking and rituals has become evident. How did this happen, when, and why? What is the evolutionary purpose of religion? Are some individuals more inclined to religiosity than others? In his book How Did Religion Evolve, Robin Dunbar explores these questions and others, extracting the differences between ancient religions — as practiced by ancient hunting communities — and doctrinal religions, from Judaism, Christianity, and Islam to Zoroastrianism, Hinduism, and Buddhism. Through the investigation he conducts into the origins of religion, its social functions, effects on the brain and body, and its place in the modern era, Dunbar offers a remarkable and impactful analysis of humanity’s fundamental drive towards faith.