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History of God: The 4,000-Year Quest of Judaism, Christianity and Islam
History of God The 4000Year Quest of Judaism Christianity and Islam
Author: Karen Armstrong
"Strange as it may seem, the idea of 'God' developed in a market economy in a spirit of aggressive capitalism," Karen Armstrong asserts in her fascinating work A History of God. Armstrong considers herself a "historian of ideas," and with this broad view she gives a compelling account of the correspondences among Judaism, Christianity, an...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780613647274
ISBN-10: 0613647270
Publication Date: 7/2003
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Publisher: Rebound by Sagebrush
Book Type: School Library Binding
Other Versions: Paperback, Hardcover
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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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