A History of God. The 4,000-Year Quest of Judaism, Christianity and Islam
Religion - books
085896
New York
1994
14×21
meki
461
engleski
Price: 12,00 EUR
This is a non-fiction book by British author Karen Armstrong, first published in 1993. It explores how the concept of a single deity evolved across the three major monotheistic traditions from ancient times to the modern era. Armstrong argues that the idea of God is a human "focus of meaning" that has been constantly refashioned to meet the social and political needs of different eras. The Three Monotheisms: Judaism: Traces the transformation from the cult of Yahweh in Canaan to true monotheism. Christianity: Examines the life of Jesus, the development of the Trinity, and the Protestant Reformation. Islam: Analyzes the rise of Islam, its focus on social action, and its mystical developments. A significant portion of the book contrasts rationalist philosophical approaches to God with mystical traditions, which Armstrong argues often share more common ground across different faiths. The final chapters discuss the "Death of God" and the future of religion in a post-modern, scientific world. A significant portion of the book contrasts rationalist philosophical approaches to God with mystical traditions, which Armstrong argues often share more common ground across different faiths. The final chapters discuss the "Death of God" and the future of religion in a post-modern, scientific world. Karen Armstrong is a former Roman Catholic nun who left her order in 1969. She is a prolific commentator on religious affairs and was awarded the TED Prize in 2008 for her work on the Charter for Compassion.
