A History of God: The 4,000-Year Quest of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
by Karen Armstrong
A History of God: The 4,000-Year Quest of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam by Karen Armstrong holds a well received rating of 3.85 out of 5, based on 32.5K reader ratings. First published in 1975. The book spans 460 pages.
About A History of God: The 4,000-Year Quest of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
Over 700,000 copies of the original hardcover and paperback editions of this stunningly popular book have been sold. 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 perceived and experienced God, from the time of Abraham to the present. From classical philosophy and medieval mysticism to the Reformation, the Enlightenment, and the modern age of skepticism, Armstrong performs the near miracle of distilling the intellectual history of monotheism into one compelling volume.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Karen Armstrong |
| Published | 1975 |
| Pages | 460 |
| Genres | Religion & Spirituality, History, Non-Fiction, Philosophy, Religion & Spirituality |
| Average Rating | 3.85 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 32,506 |
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A History of God: The 4,000-Year Quest of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam is categorized as Religion & Spirituality, History, Non-Fiction, Philosophy. Its primary genre classification is Philosophy.
Is A History of God: The 4,000-Year Quest of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam worth reading?
Based on 32.5K reader ratings, A History of God: The 4,000-Year Quest of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam has an average score of 3.85 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
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A History of God: The 4,000-Year Quest of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam has 460 pages.
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A History of God: The 4,000-Year Quest of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam was written by Karen Armstrong. It was first published in 1975.
What is the ISBN for A History of God: The 4,000-Year Quest of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
The ISBN-13 for A History of God: The 4,000-Year Quest of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam is 9780517223120.0.
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