The history of religion is the written record of human religious feelings, thoughts, and ideas. This period of religious history begins with the invention of writing about 5,200 years ago (3200 BCE). [1]

There is no culture in human history that has not practiced some form of religion. Earliest Egyptian Myths Recorded. First written evidence of religion in the world recorded on Sumerian tablets. Hathor, …

The first academic journal devoted exclusively to comparative religious history, History of Religions has set the standard for the study of religious phenomena from prehistory to modern times.

For nearly fifty years, History of Religions has set the standard for the study of religious phenomena from prehistory to modern times.

Apr 27, 2025 · This article explores the origins and timelines of major religions, the historical and archaeological evidence supporting them, and how the populations of these faiths have transformed …

May 26, 2023 · During the Paleolithic era, the concept of religion was vastly different from organized religions seen in later periods. Early religious practices were deeply intertwined with the daily …

Learn how to browse entries, visualize data, analyze trends and contribute to the Database of Religious History.

Throughout history, and in societies across the world, leaders have used religious narratives, symbols, and traditions in an attempt to give more meaning to life and to offer a framework for understanding …

Religion has been a factor of the human experience throughout history, from pre-historic to modern times. The bulk of the human religious experience pre-dates recorded history, which is roughly 7,000 …

We therefore begin by acquainting ourselves with the history of the very concept ‘religion’, keeping in mind that knowing the history, development, and limitations of our concepts may come in handy …