A History of God - Couverture souple

Armstrong, Karen

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0099273675 ISBN 13 : 9780099273677

Editeur : Vintage, 1999

Synopsis

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A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture :

'An invigorating, unpretentious, sympathetic history, of interest to believers curious about what they believe, and non-believers fascinated by belief, as non-believers ought to be' Observer

'This is the most fascinating and learned survey of the biggest wild-goose chase in history - the quest for God. Karen Armstrong is a genius' A.N. Wilson

The idea of a single devine being - God, Yahweh, Allah - has existed for over 4,000 years. But the history of God is also the history of human struggle. While Judaism, Islam and Christianity proclaim the goodness of God, organised religion has too often been the catalyst for violence and ineradicable prejudice.

In this fascinating, extensive and original account of the evolution of belief, Karen Armstrong examines Western socitety's unerring fidelity to this idea of One God and the many conflicting convictions it engenders. A controversial, extraordinary story of worship and war, A History of God confronts the most fundamental fact - or fiction - of our lives.

'Witty, informative and contemplative: Ms Armstrong can simplify complex ideas, but she is never simplistic' New York Times Book Review

'Armstrong shows a reverent curiosity and a generosity of spirit, refreshing the understanding of what one knows and providing a clear introduction to the unfamiliar' Rt Revd Robert Runcie, Daily Telegraph

'Only those who think they know it all will fail to be fascinated by Armstrong's search for God' Economist

Also by Karen Armstrong: [jpeg of The Case for God]; [jpeg of In the Beginning]

Revue de presse :

"This is the most fascinating and learned survey of the biggest wild-goose chase in history - the quest for God. Karen Armstrong is a genius" (A.N. Wilson)

"A splendidly readable book...the stage is set for the question: has God a future?" (Sister Wendy Beckett Sunday Times)

"We are all watching a daily fight between the darkness and light. What we want, but may never get, is assurance that the light will prevail. Armstrong is too tough a thinker to offer us comfort there" (Anthony Burgess Observer)

"Armstrong shows a reverent curiosity and a generosity of spirit, refreshing the understanding of what one knows and providing a clear introduction to the unfamiliar" (Rt Revd Robert Runcie Daily Telegraph)

"Witty, informative and contemplative: Ms Armstrong can simplify complex ideas, but she is never simplistic" (New York Times Book Review)

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Vintage
• Date d'édition: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0099273675
• ISBN 13: 9780099273677
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 560