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This work examines the fundamental distinction between the sacred and the profane as a key element of religious experience. Drawing on historical and cross-cultural examples, the book analyzes how sacred space, time, and rituals shape human understanding of the divine and the world. It discusses the ways in which religious symbols and myths mediate between the transcendent and the ordinary, offering insights into the nature of belief and the structure of religious life.
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