Pantheism, Its Story and Significance Religions Ancient and Modern

"Pantheism, Its Story and Significance" by J. Allanson Picton is a journey through the history and meaning of pantheism. The book, written in the early 1900s, seeks to define pantheism and set it apart from other religions, exploring its power to connect different beliefs through a wider understanding of spirituality. Picton begins by explaining pantheism as a belief that sees the divine as part of the universe. He looks at pantheistic ideas in ancient cultures before Christianity, showing how these early thoughts searched for a divine that was all-encompassing and connected. This sets the foundation for a deeper look at how pantheistic beliefs have grown and what they mean for spirituality today.