What is religion? How has it been defined and understood throughout history? In this thought-provoking study, Brewster explores the many facets of religion, from its role in society to the impact of science on religious beliefs. With a focus on the Abrahamic religions of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, this book offers a fascinating perspective on the understanding of religion. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.