A Handbook of Fundamental Theology, Volume I A Handbook of Fundamental Theology, Volume I: A General Introduction to Fundamental Theology; Natural Religion Fr. John Brunsmann, S.V.D., 1928 Contents Preface A General Introduction to Fundamental Theology Part I The Essence of Religion I The Notion of Religion II The Necessity of Religion, or Religion as a Duty III The Acts of Religion Part II Religion in the Life of Nations Introduction I The Universality of Religion II The Origin and Development of Religion B. Religion Not a Result of Self-Deception on the Part of the Will § II. Monotheism at the Beginning of Religious Development 4. The Religion of the Primitives Conclusion Supplementary Notes Further Reading Bibliography Subject Index