A History of God: The 4,000-Year Quest of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

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Armstrong, a British journalist and former nun, guides us along one of the most elusive and fascinating quests of all time--the search for 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. Be warned: A History of God is not a tidy linear history. Rather, we learn that the definition of God is constantly being repeated, altered, discarded, and resurrected through the ages, responding to its followers' practical concerns rather than to mystical mandates. Armstrong also shows us how Judaism, Christianity, and Islam have overlapped and influenced one another, gently challenging the secularist history of each of these religions. --Gail Hudson Cover Title Page Copyright CONTENTS Maps Introduction A History of God 1. In the Beginning... 2. One God 3. A Light to the Gentiles 4. Trinity: The Christian God 5. Unity: The God of Islam 6. The God of the Philosophers 7. The God of the Mystics 8. A God for Reformers 9. Enlightenment 10. The Death of God? 11. Does God Have a Future? Glossary Notes Suggestions for Further Reading Index