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Definition:
The Edda is actually two books, and it contains most of the informaton we have about ancient
Norse mythology and religious beliefs. One book is known as the Prose Edda or Snorri's
Edda, because it was collected together by Snorri Sturluson (1179-1241 CE), a poet and
politician who wanted to ensure that ancient Norse lore would not be lost. The second
book is known as the Elder, Poetic or Saemund's Edda and is a 13th century
manuscript which was discovered in an Icelandic farmhouse in the 17th century.
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What is the Philosophy of Religion?
Sometimes confused with theology, the Philosophy of Religion is the philosophical study of religious beliefs, religious doctrines, religious arguments and religious history. The line between theology and the philosophy of religion isn't always sharp, but the primary difference is that theology tends to be apologetical in nature, committed to the defense of particular religious positions, whereas Philosophy of Religion is committed to the investigation of religion itself, rather than the truth of any particular religion.
