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The idea of a single devine being god, yahweh, allah has existed for over 4000. Nevertheless, it was failed by her external examiner on the grounds that the topic. A history of god sacramento public library overdrive. Literally a closed book to so many now, and when opened found to be an. Karen armstrong fields of blood religion and the history of violence. Karen armstrong fields of blood religion and the history of.
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Sep 21, 2009 karen armstrong builds a case for god in her new book the case for god, the author a former nun argues that religion is a practical discipline that can teach us to discover new. This edition contains an excerpt from karen armstrongs twelve steps to a compassionate life. How have the three dominant monotheistic religions judaism, christianity, and islamshaped and altered the conception of. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Karen armstrong, obe, frsl born 14 november 1944 is a british author and commentator of irish catholic descent known for her books on comparative religion. The battle for god saint clair county library overdrive. The 4,000year quest of judaism, christianity, and islam pdf epub book. Karen armstrong is the author of numerous books on religion, including the case for god, a history of god, the battle for god, holy war, islam, buddha, and fields of. A history of god isbn 9780099273677 pdf epub karen. In this fascinating volume, karen armstrong, author of the highly praised a history of god, traces the history of how jews, christians, and muslims have all laid claim to jerusalem as their holy place, and how three radically different concepts of holiness have. A history of god ebook by karen armstrong 9780307798589.
Her books include the bestselling a history of god and the battle for god, as well as buddha and islam. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The case for god by karen armstrong issue 81 philosophy now. A history of god fairfax county public library overdrive. Oct 16, 2015 karen armstrong is one of the foremost commentators on religious affairs in both britain and the united states. A history of god ebook by karen armstrong rakuten kobo. The books of armstrong s that i am familiar reflect the academic consensus in the history of religions. Karen armstrong is the author of numerous books on religious affairs, including the case for god, a history of god, the battle for god, holy war, islam. Through balanced analysis of historic and holy texts and extensive use of ancient art and artifacts, well follow the long road. The most fascinating and learned study of the biggest wild goose chase in history the quest for god. She first rose to prominence in 1993 with her book a history of god. Like all beloved historians, armstrong entertains us with deft storytelling, astounding research, and makes us feel a greater appreciation for the present because we better understand our past.
A conversation with karen armstrong karen armstrong was interviewed by jonathan kirsch, a book columnist for. Jan 06, 2008 i say that karen armstrong isnt to be found, much, on youtube, was because my search was too narrow. The 4, 000year quest of judaism, christianity and islam. Karen armstrong, in one volume, describes, not really the history of god, but the history of the monotheistic cultures relationship with that source, and, what for me has been the revolutionary aspect, how that history has changed over time. Nov 17, 2014 bestselling author karen armstrong shares some thoughts on god with minnesota public radios kerri miller tuesday, nov. The biography by karen armstrong 302pp, atlantic books. The idea of a single devine being god, yahweh, allah has existed for over 4,000 years. The battle for god is original in its thesis and in its understanding. Karen armstrong, author, scholar, and journalist, is among the worlds foremost commentators on religious history and culture. Unless youve taken a particularly good history of religion course, you will likely learn quite a lot from a history of god, particularly if you were educated in the united states where the history of islam and postchristianity judaism are sadly neglected. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read a history of god. Read a history of god the 4,000year quest of judaism, christianity and islam by karen armstrong available from rakuten kobo. She spent seven years as a roman catholic nun, took a degree at oxford university, teaches at leo baeck college for the study of judaism, and received the 1999 muslim public affairs council media award.
In the late twentieth century, fundamentalism has emerged as one of the most powerful forces at work in the world, contesting the dominance of modern secular values and threatening peace and harmony around the globe. From classical philosophy and medieval mysticism to the reformation, 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. This item does not appear to have any files that can be experienced on. I have made this summary for my own personal use and it neither claims to be objective nor complete. What links here related changes upload file special pages permanent link page information. The 4,000year quest of judaism, christianity and islam 1993. The 4,000year quest of judaism, christianity and islam by karen armstrong. In this stunningly intelligent book, karen armstrong, one of britains foremost commentators o. The baltimore sun a work of impressive sweep and grandeur.
Sep 22, 2009 in this fascinating volume, karen armstrong, author of the highly praised a history of god, traces the history of how jews, christians, and muslims have all laid claim to jerusalem as their holy place, and how three radically different concepts of holiness have shaped and scarred the city for thousands of years. The best epub serious, accessible history of the most spiritually important city in the world. The idea of a single divine being god, yahweh, allah has existed for over 4,000 years. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 460 pages and is available in hardcover format. Karen armstrong a history of god and other works religious.
It details the history of the three major monotheistic traditions, judaism, christianity and islam, along with buddhism and hinduism. But i wrote this book because i am filled with a sense of dread as to where were going. The battle for god by karen armstrong overdrive rakuten. Praise for history of god an admirable and impressive work of synthesis that will give insight and. Karen armstrong comes across as a very knowledgeable individual in the field of world religions and with her writing style, she can help people like me to better. In over five hundred pages karen armstrong, once a nun and the respected author of bestsellers like a history of god and the case for. Her work has been translated into fortyfive languages. Karen armstrong a history of god and other works free download as pdf file.
How respected is karen armstrongs history of god in the. Superb kaleidoscopic history of religion, from an english nun turnedscholar. Karen armstrong, obe, frsl born 14 november 1944 is a british author and commentator of. Register now to get free access to our books, which are available in both epub and kindle ebook. How have the three dominant monotheistic religionsjudaism, christianity, and islamshaped and altered the conception of god. In this astounding book, prolific author karen armstrong has written an intellectual history of the notion of god, focusing on western christian conceptions. On the afternoon of the fourth day of festival, priests and choristers filed into the holy. How have the three dominant monotheistic religionsjudaism, christianity, and islamshaped and alter.
The text and pdb versions are bundled together in one rar file. Karen armstrong a history of god and other works free download. Nov 12, 2007 karen armstrong writes biography of the bible the bible is the most widely circulated book in history and one of the most influential texts of all time. Although her faith grew progressively weaker, her fascination with religion didnt abate, and, even as a nonbeliever, she continues to pursue. Confusion by christians between belief and reason has created bad science and inept religion. The case for god by karen armstrong john loftus tells us what various fundamentalists get wrong. This is the fascinating, disturbing question that bestselling author karen armstrong addresses in her brilliant new book the battle for god. Karen armstrong frsl born 14 november 1944 is a british author and commentator known for her books on comparative religion. A short history 2000a history of god 1993the spiral staircase. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the case for god. Karen armstrong is the author of numerous books on religion, including the case for god, a history of god, the battle for god, holy war, islam, buddha, and the great transformation, as well as a memoir, the spiral staircase. In our supposedly secular age governed by reason and technology, fundamentalism has emerged as an overwhelming force in every major world religion. Like karen armstrong s a history of god, jerusalem is a book for the ages. A time to keep silence patrick leigh fermor karen armstrong.
Here is collection of 9 keran armstrong non fiction books in e. Nov 03, 2014 and it is this kind of argument that motivated karen armstrong to write her newest book, aptly titled fields of blood. The evolution of the idea of god is traced from its ancient roots in the middle east up to the present day. Books by karen armstrong author of a history of god. With such bestsellers as a history of god and islam, karen armstrong has consistently delivered penetrating, readable, and prescient the new york times works that have lucidly engaged a wide range of religions and religious issues. While judaism, islam and christianity proclaim the goodness of god, organised religion has too often been the catalyst for violence and ineradicable. She is the author of numerous books on religion, including the case for god, a history of god, the battle for god, holy war, islam, buddha, and the great transformation, as well as a memoir, the spiral staircase. Time the most fascinating and learned study of the biggest wild goose chase in history the quest for god. Her presentations at the the american academy of religion are always featured prominently and are well attended. Karen armstrong is a very popular public intellectual in the religious studies community.
Karen armstrong is the author of numerous books on religion, including the case for god, a history of god, the battle for god, holy war, islam, buddha, and fields of blood, as well as a memoir, the spiral staircase. In the battle for god, karen armstrong brilliantly and sympathetically shows us how and why fundamentalist groups came into existence and what they yearn to accomplish. There is nothing in the islam that is more violent. Venerated for millennia by three faiths, torn by irreconcilable conflict, conquered, rebuilt, and mourned for again and again, jerusalem is a sacred city whose very. I called my book the battle for god not just because it was a snappy title but because i saw a society that is so polarized that the two sides are not yet ready to come to the table. While judaism, islam and christianity proclaim the goodness of god, organised religion has too often been the catalyst for violence and ineradicable prejudice. A history of god examines the familiar images of deity as presented in the bible and koran and traces the evolution and interrelation of the various christian, jewish, and islamic interpretations of the divine figure. A history of god by karen armstrong metaphysicspirit.
Karen armstrongs superbly readable exploration of how the three dominant monotheistic religions of the world judaism, christianity, and islam have shaped. At the time when yahweh god made earth and heaven, there was as yet no wild bush on the earth nor had any wild plant yet sprung up, for yahweh god had not sent. Karen armstrong fields of blood religion and the history. The 4 000 year quest of judaism christianity and islam karen armstrong epub just select torrent and download it to your device history of god by karen armstrong in djvu, epub, rtf download ebook pdf epub mobi history of god karen armstrong ted history religion a. 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.
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