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A History of God by Karen Armstrong (Kindle Edition)
In this thought-provoking and insightful book, renowned religious scholar Karen Armstrong explores the evolution of the concept of God across the three major monotheistic religions—Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Description
Armstrong traces how these faiths, originating with the Jews’ groundbreaking shift from pagan idol worship to true monotheism in Babylon, reshaped and redefined “the One God” to meet the needs of their followers. The narrative spans from the time of Abraham to the present, covering classical philosophy, medieval mysticism, and the Reformation, offering a deeply readable synthesis of intellectual history.
In History of God, Armstrong skillfully distills complex ideas, making this a must-read work for anyone seeking to understand the development of God’s concept across time and cultures.
Praise for History of God:
“An admirable and impressive work of synthesis.” — The Washington Post Book World
“Brilliantly lucid, splendidly readable.” — The Sunday Times (London)
“Absorbing… A lode of learning.” — Time
“A genius… the most fascinating study of the quest for God.” — A.N. Wilson, author of Jesus: A Life
Kim –
I bought this book when I was 18 in the 1990s and it began my academic study of religion after being raised in an extreme Pentecostal sect.
Karen Armstrong is a public intellectual and I find her books to be quite approachable. Also for me, learning about the history of the Judeo-Christian-Muslim helped me to begin my desconstruction.
I bought this book again bc I realized when I moved recently that I couldn’t find my copy. Probably loaned it out. I wanted to make sure I still had a copy bc the book is so great!
Giuliano –
I bought it used for a few bucks and it was a great investment and addition for my library.
Jerry –
One of best books written. Quote often. Bought my second copy