Lectures on the Origin and Growth of Religion as Illustrated by the Native Religions of Mexico and Peru

"Lectures on the Origin and Growth of Religion as Illustrated by the Native Religions of Mexico and Peru" by Albert Réville is a series of late 19th-century educational talks that explore the rise of faith by studying the original religions of Mexico and Peru and touches on how those faiths shape or impact current beliefs. The lectures kick off with a discussion on the importance of learning about the history of religion, pointing out that religious beliefs are always changing and come from deep within human nature. He introduces us to the interesting religious worlds of America before it was colonized, focusing on the cultures of the Mexican and Peruvian peoples, their gods, religious habits, and the effects of European settlers. The introduction sets up a thorough study of certain gods, traditions, and religious systems that molded the spiritual lives of these native peoples, inviting readers to consider larger ideas about spirituality and what it means to be human.