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intasesa asked in Society & CultureReligion & Spirituality · 1 decade ago

"A History Of God" by Karen Armstrong. What do non-Christians think of it?

There was a question on here a year ago about Christian views, and the answers seemed to be that none of them had read it.

So what does everyone else think?

Christians can answer too, if you have an answer. I'm up to chapter three and it's heavy going but worth the effort.

Update:

The book is more about the history of how God is understood by the three monotheistic religions than the actual history of God Himself. I am guessing those who have answered so far haven't read the book either!

Update 2:

Thanks Pirate, I'll let you know what I find out.

Muhammad, are you answering my question or asking your own? Have you read the book to see what she says (as a former Catholic nun) about Islam, or are you just on a rant of your own?

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  • Pirate AM™
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
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    Based on the reviews, I might eventually think about reading it, although it does not seem to be "ground-breaking". We know from observation and history that religion and in particular Christianity has evolved as society evolves.

  • jasmine
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    Where did SHE get her inside info...I was under the impression the Bible is the history of God.

  • Matthew
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    I read the true history of God in the Holy Bible.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I'm still catching up on a few technical journals. I may have room for fantasy over the winter holidays.

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