Religion 101
A sweeping history of human belief from ancient rituals to the Enlightenment's challenge to divine authority.
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Chapters
12 total- 01Chapter One - The Sacred Instinct
- 02Chapter Two - The Gods of the Earth and Sky
- 03Chapter Three - Temples, Kings, and Sacrifice
- 04Chapter Four - Prophets and Promises
- 05Chapter Five - The Books They Called Holy
- 06Chapter Six - Crosses, Crescents, and Dharma Wheels
- 07Chapter Seven - The Blood of the Faithful
- 08Chapter Eight - Reformation and Revelation
- 09Chapter Nine - Enlightenment and the Death of God
- 10Chapter Ten - New Prophets, New Churches
- 11Chapter Eleven - Faith in the Age of Screens
- 12Chapter Twelve - What We Worship Now
Edition notes and short pages
Religion 101
Religion 101
A History of Belief
by James Johnson
Dedication
For every soul who ever looked up at the sky and whispered,
"Why?"
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
TO THE THINKERS, the skeptics, the mystics, and the martyrs.
To every ancestor who lit a fire and told a story to make sense of the dark.
And to those who question everything, especially themselves.
You’re in good company.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
JJ IS THE author of What the Quran Actually Says, Philosophy 101, History 101, and a growing catalog of books on belief, history, systems, and power.
Known for turning sacred cows into open pastures, hr blends sharp analysis with a clear voice that doesn’t preach or pander. He writes for the curious and the unconvinced.
You can find his full catalog on Amazon or wherever real history gets rewritten.
COPYRIGHT
COPYRIGHT © 2025 JAMES Johnson All rights reserved.
No part of this book may be reproduced, stored, or transmitted by any means — digital, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise — without prior written permission from the publisher, except for brief quotations used in reviews or critical analysis.
This book is a historical and cultural examination of religion. It is not intended as spiritual advice, theological doctrine, or a substitute for personal belief. All interpretations are the responsibility of the author and reflect his own research and perspective.
Names, dates, and references have been presented with accuracy and respect, but no system of belief is immune from critique. If that bothers you, that’s probably a sign you needed to read this book.