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The
English version of a book on Bronze Age religion based on a fascinating
interpretation of Stonehenge, the Scandinavian rock carvings,
and archaeological finds of the period
The Cosmic Wedding – a New Interpretation
of Southern Scandinavian Rock Carvings, Stonehenge, and other Manifestations
of Bronze Age Religion
by Berit Johnsen
The Cosmic Wedding was first published in Danish
in 2003. However, the subject area covers the religious ideas not
only in Scandinavia but in northern Europe as a whole. Therefore
it has been natural to produce an English translation of the book.
The
Cosmic Wedding presents a radically new way of looking
at Bronze Age religion, taking its starting point in the conception
that the main role of religion has been to secure cosmos, the divine
order, to make life continue. The interpretation is founded on archaeology,
history of religion and not least the depth psychological theory
about symbols.
Excerpts of reviews of the Danish edition:
A
flowing, ambiguous world with many references to results obtained
by previous research in the area is presented. Berit Johnsen relates
wisely and openly to more down-to-earth and definitive interpretations.
Niels Ishøj Christensen in Adoranten 2003
It
is the first time I have seen a plausible description of the purpose
of the impressive stone circles i.e. clear of any exaggerated spirituality
in new-age terms and of archaeological pedantry. Altogether this
is an interpretation and linking-up of very comprehensive material,
which the author has gathered and worked on for 14 years, and the
breadth of view is felt...
Ever since I saw the great rock carving sites in Tanum, Bohuslän
(Sweden) in 1994, I have had photos hanging on my notice board showing
the couple, the duel, the sun etc. and read possible interpretations
here and there, but never one with such a great coherence and enthusiasm
as here – the book has my unreserved recommendation.”
Hanne Vestergaard Andersen in Religion October 2003
166 pages
Price: 28,5 €
The book can be bought from www.frydenlund.dk
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