A History of God
A History of God
Four Millennia of God in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
About This Book
Published in 1993, this work examines how God has been understood across three major world religions over four thousand years. The narrative spans from ancient Israelite monotheism through the revelations received by Muhammad, encompassing Jesus' ministry, theological debates through the centuries, and contemporary questions about divinity. Armstrong chronicles the transformation of divine concepts within Judaism, Christianity, and Islam as these traditions responded to historical events and intellectual movements.
Who Should Read This?
- Adherents of Judaism, Christianity, or Islam seeking deeper understanding of their faith traditions
- Scholars studying religious history or philosophical development
- Non-believers curious about monotheistic theology and its cultural impact
- Students of comparative religion
- Readers interested in how ideas evolve across civilizations
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