A History of God The 4000Year Quest of Judaism Christianity and Islam, Karen Armstrong. (Paperback 0345384563)

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A History of God The 4000-Year Quest of Judaism Christianity and Islam
Author: Karen Armstrong

In this stunningly intelligent book, Karen Armstrong, one of Britain's foremost commentators on religious affairs, traces the history of how men and women have perceived and experienced God, from the time of Abraham to the present. From classical philsophy and medieval mysticism to the Reformation, the Enlightenment, and the modern age of skepti... more »

ISBN-13: 9780345384560
ISBN-10: 0345384563
Publication Date: 8/9/1994
Pages: 496
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Publisher: Ballantine Books
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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Lynda C. (Readnmachine) reviewed A History of God: The 4,000-Year Quest of Judaism, Christianity and Islam on 10/19/2008 + 487 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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Rock Conner (rockconner) - Dallas, GA reviewed A History of God: The 4,000-Year Quest of Judaism, Christianity and Islam on 2/25/2008 + 58 more book reviews

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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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Katherine E. reviewed A History of God: The 4,000-Year Quest of Judaism, Christianity and Islam on 8/12/2006 + 8 more book reviews

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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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