A history of god is one of the best books on the general history of the three monotheistic faiths judaism, christianity, and islam that ive ever read. Leading seller of christian books, bibles, gifts, homeschool products, church supplies, dvds, toys and more. In this stunningly intelligent book, karen armstrong, one of britains foremost. History can refer to the written record of people and events in time as in, the book of kings is a history of israel.
As a child, i had a number of strong religious beliefs but little faith in god. How have the three dominant religions judaism, christianity, and islam shaped andaltered the concept of god. Discover the beauty of the greatest story ever told in a brief history of gods love as dr. A book like this isnt so much a definitive compendium of fact as it is an epic of interpretation. Articles sermons topics books podcasts features about donate. Words fail me to express my gratitude and the loving oneness with all that you encompass. Doctrine of witness, that jews received prophecy predicting jesus, and that jews are dispersed among. The 4, 000year quest of judaism, christianity and islam kindle edition by armstrong, karen. The 4, 000year quest of judaism, christianity and islam armstrong, karen on. If a person reads and understands gods prophecies and fulfills them, you may conclude that they partnered with god to get them done.
Watch the special on history april 8th, 2018 at 9pm et buy the book, god code available wherever books are sold. Check the history show schedule and find out when your favorite shows are airing. Unless youve taken a particularly good history of religion course, you will likely learn quite a lot from a history of god. All proceeds from the book will benefit sagu as it continues nelsons legacy to train people to preach the whole gospel to the whole world. I explain how i learned from a history of god by karen armstrong that the evidence indicates that the jewish concept of monotheism evolved. Though the two books have differing scopes and purposes, karen armstrongs 1993 classic, a history of god, is a better choice. I see some here raising concerns about certain aspects of his history. A history of god by karen armstrong the new christian west during the middle ages introduction as a child, i had a number of strong religious beliefs but little faith in god. The sovereignty of god was a truth the disobedient jews in babylon needed to understand, and it is also a truth desperately needed today. It is found in the third section of the biblical canon known as the ketuvim writings. There is a distinction between belief in a set of propositions and a faith which enables us to put our trust in them. Over 700,000 copies of the original hardcover and paperback editions of this stunningly popular book have been sold. This book seems to try and use science and history to explain away god.
It provides an accurate account of historical events that serve as a foundation and a framework for understanding, dating, and interpreting secular history and historical science. To me, the most interesting thing about it is how, once all 3 faiths were established, they tended to move in parallel. 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 devotional guide to the attributes of god crossway.
The two have been researching nelsons life for over a year and the book is now available. History can be used in a more comprehensive sense to refer to the actual people and events themselves as in, davids flight from saul is history. In this stunningly intelligent book, karen armstrong, one of britains foremost commentators on religious affairs, traces the history of how men and. The idea of a single devine being god, yahweh, allah has existed for over. A history of god is a rich and comprehensive account of the concept of god across thousands of years of human history. The books theme is the eternal problem of unmerited suffering, and it is named after its central. History of god ebook 9780307798589 by karen armstrong. 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. Let us consider how the sovereignty of god related to the.
It details the history of the three major monotheistic traditions, judaism, christianity and islam, along with buddhism and hinduism. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Karen armstrong, a former nun, focuses on judaism, christianity, and islam, with insights into the work of western historys great theologians and philosophers. History of the love of god will move your heart to a deeper true love for god. Praise for history of god an admirable and impressive work of synthesis that will give insight and satisfaction to thousands of lay readers. Armstrong tackles a history of the three major western religions, covering the evolution of philosophy and theology in christianity, judaism, and islam since the time of abraham. The 4,000 year quest of judaism, christianity and islam by karen armstrong, ballantine books, 1993, 461 pp. This book will not be a history of the ineffable reality of god itself, which is beyond. Though there is a lot of historical information in this book, it is like reading a text book. The 4, 000year quest of judaism, christianity and islam. 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 washington post book world a brilliantly lucid, spendidly readable book. This is mark jones at his best, combining his theological breadth and depth with his pastors heart.
Beginning with the dawn of the idea of monotheim, armstrong traces the development of. The moment i started reading your book, it spoke to my heart and soul. More than just a history of our understanding of god, this book is an attempt to get to the root of this humanizing impulse in order to develop a more universal spirituality, unencumbered by the urge to impose human characteristics upon the divine. Find cast bios, videos, and exclusive content on history. A controversial, extraordinary story of worship and war, a history of god confronts the most fundamental fact or fiction of our lives. The evolution of god is a 2009 book by robert wright, in which the author explores the history of the concept of god in the three abrahamic religions through a variety of means, including archaeology, history, theology, and evolutionary psychology. The evolution of the idea of god is traced from its ancient roots in the middle east up to the present day. One day in the middle east about four thousand years ago, an elderly but still rather astonishingly spry gentleman took his. Over 700000 copies of the original hardcover and paperback edi. Through balanced analysis of historic and holy texts and extensive use of ancient art and artifacts, well follow the long road. The code is said to point to a diverse variety of historical events from the. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books.
If i could, i would fly to england to talk with you. The book of job, book of hebrew scripture that is often counted among the masterpieces of world literature. Armstrong also shows us how judaism, christianity, and islam have overlapped. But if you dont know the prophecies and you do them, who is at work making sure that happens. We have been considering the sovereignty of god as taught in chapters 24 in the book of daniel. Am, albuquerque usa i have been reading your book the history of. An admirable and impressive work of synthesis that will give insight and satisfaction to thousands of lay readers. Superb kaleidoscopic history of religion, from an english nun turnedscholar. 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, buddha,and the great transformation, as well as a memoir, the spiral staircase. As a history, the book is a brief yet interesting, mostly engaging work, though it does not touch on the idea of god as manifested in asian cultures. The history of the true love of god charged me to go deeper in love for god and all mankind.
A godshaped hole is how jeanpaul sartre described the longing in human consciousness for an allpowerful deity, and salman rushdie. This book taught me how to love god with all i now know how to live out the book of acts. Prophecy is gods mark on history to let mankind know that he is providential and will do his perfect will in both heaven and earth. A brief history of gods love adventist book center. In a history of god, author karen armstrong traces the history of how men and women haveperceived and experienced god, from the time of abraham tothe present. There is no other religious book on earth that even remotely matches the exactness, accuracy and majesty of the bibles statements concerning history and gods control over history. A history of god by karen armstrong metaphysicspirit.
Im going to respectfully suggest that some of you might be missing the point. It details the history of the three major monotheistic traditions, judaism, christianity and islam, along with. Whites 3,659page conflict of the ages series into bitesized chapters for todays busy readers. With 76 works, burke has written more historical nonfiction books than anyone else in history. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Rosaria butterfield, former professor of english, syracuse university. Jack blanco, bestselling author of the clear word devotional paraphrase, distills the beauty of ellen g. Thats dimont and jews, god and history, which i loved. The 4,000year quest of judaism, christianity, and islam based on the book by karen armstrong by worth books available from rakuten kobo. For the average reader the words are complex and the chapters are long. Discussion of themes and motifs in karen armstrongs a history of god. The washington post book worldin this stunningly intelligent book, karen armstrong, one of britains 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.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a history of god. Karen armstrongs scholarly intellect and breadth of knowledge is always spectacular, and this book is a masterful example of it. In this stunningly intelligent book, karen armstrong, one of britains foremost commentators on religious affairs, traces the history of how men and women have. A history of god by karen armstrong, 9780099273677, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. In twentyseven concise chapters, god is invites, equips, edifies, comforts, and challenges gods people to know god better and love him more. The history of god guy steven needler the dawn of a. Buy a history of god new ed by armstrong, karen isbn. Based on karen armstrongs acclaimed book, this featurelength film guides viewers along one of humanitys most elusive quests.
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