The Sacred and the Profane by Mircea Eliade

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Delve into the foundational distinction that shapes human experience: the sacred versus the profane. Mircea Eliade's classic work explores how religious people perceive reality, transforming space, time, and nature into windows onto the transcendent. Understand why certain places become centers of the world, how rituals allow escape from ordinary time into mythical origins, and how the cosmos itself communicates profound meanings. This audiobook summary unlocks Eliade's exploration of myths, symbols, and rituals across cultures, revealing the universal human quest for meaning and connection to absolute reality. Discover how to grasp the core insights in just 15 minutes. This audio distills the essential lessons from the original book, cutting out the fluff and saving you hours of reading. Learn how religious existence finds patterns in the sky, earth, water, and human body, sanctifying life through cosmic connections and rites of passage. If you’ve read the book before, it’s a great way to reinforce what matters most. This version delivers all the practical takeaways you need to put into action right away, providing the essential understanding required to grasp the contrast between sacred and modern secular perspectives quickly and clearly. Gain a deeper appreciation for the religious dimension of human history and consciousness. Duration - 20m. Author - Legacy Audiobooks. Narrator - Digital Voice W. L. Oxley E. Published Date - Tuesday, 14 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Pendleton Row Publishing LLC ©.

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English