David Lewis-Williams speaks at Origins Centre
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WHAT IS RELIGION? AN ARCHAEOLOGIST’S ANSWER
Archaeologists often talk about ancient religions. But what is
‘religion’?
Professor David Lewis-Williams, Professor Emeritus and Senior Mentor
at the Rock Art Research Institute at Wits University, will tackle
this subject in a talk at Origins Centre on Tuesday 20 March 2012. The
address follows a lecture he recently delivered at Lambeth Palace in
London, seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Professor Lewis-Williams will outline an account of religion that has
appeared in many of his acclaimed books, such as 'The Mind in the
Cave'; 'Inside the Neolithic Mind' (with David Pearce); 'Conceiving
God' and 'Deciphering Ancient Minds' (with Sam Challis).
He will address questions like: Why do people believe in a
supernatural realm? Is religion really a social glue?
The speaker is the author/co-author of 25 books and has published
widely on rock art, prehistoric belief and the ancient San people. He
has won numerous awards for archaeological research.
Date: Tuesday 20 March 2012
Venue: Origins Centre
Time: 18h00 for 18h30
Cost: R45/R35 Wits students and staff
Bookings essential: a...@origins.org.za
Please e-mail your request for seats to a...@origins.org.za. If you are
a Wits student or Wits staff member, please include your student/staff
number. We will then e-mail an invoice to you, which you can pay by
eft or at the Origins Shop.
REMINDERS:
Saturday 17 March: Walkabout of the exhibition ‘Landscape to
literature’ led by author Dr Jill Weintroub. 10h00 for 10h30. R50/
R40 Wits staff & students. To book: a...@origins.org.za or call 011
717 4700. Limited to 50 places.
WIN AN ORIGINS SHOP GIFT VOUCHER IN OUR VISITORS’ SURVEY
Origins Centre has received some useful suggestions in a Visitors’
Survey currently on our website. Our thanks to those who have
responded. We’d really value further input, especially from regular
attendees to our lectures, films and exhibitions. Please complete the
short questionnaire - it should not take more than five minutes. As a
participant, you will automatically be entered into a lucky draw to
stand a chance of winning two tickets to tour the Origins museum, as
well as a R250 voucher to spend at the Origins Shop. The survey will
be online until 18 March 2012. See http://www.origins.org.za/visitor_survey_februarymarch_2012/
Archaeologists often talk about ancient religions. But what is
‘religion’?
Professor David Lewis-Williams, Professor Emeritus and Senior Mentor
at the Rock Art Research Institute at Wits University, will tackle
this subject in a talk at Origins Centre on Tuesday 20 March 2012. The
address follows a lecture he recently delivered at Lambeth Palace in
London, seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Professor Lewis-Williams will outline an account of religion that has
appeared in many of his acclaimed books, such as 'The Mind in the
Cave'; 'Inside the Neolithic Mind' (with David Pearce); 'Conceiving
God' and 'Deciphering Ancient Minds' (with Sam Challis).
He will address questions like: Why do people believe in a
supernatural realm? Is religion really a social glue?
The speaker is the author/co-author of 25 books and has published
widely on rock art, prehistoric belief and the ancient San people. He
has won numerous awards for archaeological research.
Date: Tuesday 20 March 2012
Venue: Origins Centre
Time: 18h00 for 18h30
Cost: R45/R35 Wits students and staff
Bookings essential: a...@origins.org.za
Please e-mail your request for seats to a...@origins.org.za. If you are
a Wits student or Wits staff member, please include your student/staff
number. We will then e-mail an invoice to you, which you can pay by
eft or at the Origins Shop.
REMINDERS:
Saturday 17 March: Walkabout of the exhibition ‘Landscape to
literature’ led by author Dr Jill Weintroub. 10h00 for 10h30. R50/
R40 Wits staff & students. To book: a...@origins.org.za or call 011
717 4700. Limited to 50 places.
WIN AN ORIGINS SHOP GIFT VOUCHER IN OUR VISITORS’ SURVEY
Origins Centre has received some useful suggestions in a Visitors’
Survey currently on our website. Our thanks to those who have
responded. We’d really value further input, especially from regular
attendees to our lectures, films and exhibitions. Please complete the
short questionnaire - it should not take more than five minutes. As a
participant, you will automatically be entered into a lucky draw to
stand a chance of winning two tickets to tour the Origins museum, as
well as a R250 voucher to spend at the Origins Shop. The survey will
be online until 18 March 2012. See http://www.origins.org.za/visitor_survey_februarymarch_2012/
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