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A History of God : The 4,000-Year Quest of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
A History of God The 4000Year Quest of Judaism Christianity and Islam
Author: Karen Armstrong
Karen Armstrong's superbly readable exploration of how the three dominant monotheistic religions of the world -- Judaism, Christianity, and Islam -- have shaped and altered the conception of God is a tour de force. One of Britain's foremost commentators on religious affairs, Armstrong traces the history of how men and women have perceive...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780517223123
ISBN-10: 0517223120
Publication Date: 3/2/2004
Pages: 496
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3.3 stars, based on 4 ratings
Publisher: Gramercy
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
Members Wishing: 1
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Readnmachine avatar reviewed A History of God : The 4,000-Year Quest of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam on + 1477 more book reviews
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Ambitious review of the ways in which Judaism, Christianity, and Islam have perceived God, but it is densely written and a very tough read.
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An excellent examination in evolution of the primary religiions of Christiantiy, Judism and Isalam. Dense reading, but rewarding.
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Terrific book--- have read 4 or 5 times and get sdomething new each time
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Well worth the effort to read this scholarly & respectful survey of the history of worshipping the God of Abraham.
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