History Of God: The 4000-year Quest Of Judaism, Christianity And Isla

At a time when mutual understanding among religious faiths is more critical than ever,the works of Karen Armstrong offer an insightful and intelligent look at the varieties of spiritual experience worldwide.Internationally acclaimed for her erudition and vision, Armstrong has been called,by The New York Times Book Review,penetrating,readable and prescient.In A History of God:The 4000-Year Quest of Judaism,Christianity and Islam Armstrong chroni- cles the history o monotheism rom the time of Abraham to the present;from classical philosophy and medieval mysticism to the Reformation,the Enlightenment,and the modern age of skepticism.

"An admirable and impressive work of synthesis that will give insight and satisfaction to thousands of lay readers."
THE WASHINGTON POST BOOK WORLD
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 skepticism, Karen Armstrong performs the near miracle of distilling the intellectual history of monotheism into one superbly readable volume, destined to take its place as a classic.

Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
Distributor: Random House, Inc.
Publication Date: 08-09-1994
Pages: 496
Measurements: 8.22in X 5.53in X 1.1in X .8125lb