"Pagan and Christian Creeds: Their Origin and Meaning" by Edward Carpenter is a book that explores the origins and meaning of religious beliefs and practices in both pagan and Christian traditions. Carpenter argues that many of the fundamental beliefs and practices of Christianity have their roots in earlier pagan traditions, and that the differences between the two are largely a matter of historical and cultural context. Carpenter examines the similarities and differences between pagan and Christian beliefs about God, the afterlife, and the role of the individual in society. He also looks at the ways in which these beliefs have influenced art, literature, and culture throughout history. Ultimately, Carpenter argues that the similarities between pagan and Christian beliefs suggest a common human experience of the divine, and that understanding these beliefs can help us to better understand ourselves and our place in the world.