A History of God

Informationen zum Autor Karen Armstrong is one of the world's leading commentators on religious affairs. She spent seven years as a Roman Catholic nun but left her teaching order in 1969 to read English at St Anne's College, Oxford. In 1982, she became a full-time writer and broadcaster. She is the author of sixteen books and has been awarded with honours and prizes across the globe, including the British Academy's inaugural Nayef Al-Rodhan Prize for improving transcultural understanding in 2013. Klappentext Karen Armstrong is one of the world's leading commentators on religious affairs. She spent seven years as a Roman Catholic nun in the 1960s, but then left her teaching order in 1969 to read English at St Anne's College, Oxford. In 1982, she became a full time writer and broadcaster. She is a best-selling author of over 15 books. An accomplished writer and passionate campaigner for religious liberty, Armstrong has addressed members of the United States Congress and the Senate and has participated in the World Economic Forum. Zusammenfassung The idea of a single devine being - God, Yahweh, Allah - has existed for over 4,000 years. A controversial, extraordinary story of worship and war, A History of God confronts the most fundamental fact - or fiction - of our lives.

Product details

• Authors: Karen Armstrong, Armstrong Karen
• Publisher: Vintage UK
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 07.01.1999
• EAN: 9780099273677
• ISBN: 978-0-09-927367-7
• No. of pages: 560
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 198 mm x 29 mm
• Series: VINTAGE BOOKS
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology; PHILOSOPHY / Religious, RELIGION / History, RELIGION / Philosophy, History of Religion, Philosophy of religion