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Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the case for god. Karen armstrong has 69 books on goodreads with 328797 ratings. This edition contains an excerpt from karen armstrongs twelve steps to a compassionate life. Buy a history of god new ed by armstrong, karen isbn. Pdf dialogue between islam and buddhism through the concepts. Religion and the history of violence, which was published last week in the. For over 4,000 years, adherents of the worlds monotheistic faiths have wrestled with the question of god. Fundamentalism in judaism, christianity and islam is a book by author karen armstrong published in 2000 by knopfharpercollins which the new york times described as one of the most penetrating, readable, and prescient accounts to date of the rise of the fundamentalist movements in judaism, christianity, and islam. The 4,000year quest of judaism, christianity and islam 1993, she traces the. It details the history of the three major monotheistic traditions, judaism, christianity and islam, along with buddhism. With such bestsellers as a history of god and islam, karen armstrong has consistently delivered penetrating, readable, and prescient the new york times.

Former roman catholic nun and religion scholar karen armstrong. Sex and the soul, updated editionsmile of the buddhasong of. Armstrong definitely has a point of view, specifically a leaning towards a mystical rather than literal understanding of god and a strong dislike of fundamentalism, but i still felt like she was including a fair range of facts. With such bestsellers as a history of god and islam, karen armstrong has consistently delivered penetrating, readable. A short history, is known for her reputation as a lucid and insightful historian of western religions, with a particular expertise on islam. Karen armstrong, obe, frsl born 14 november 1944 is a british author and commentator of. Karen armstrong, who teaches at the leo baeck college for the study of judaism in england, spent seven years as a roman catholic nun and has written a biography of muhammad. I first went through karen armstrong s book, a history of god, a number of years ago. I had it on audio, and since i was traveling a lot, i ended up listening to it multiple times. Moving from the paleolithic age to the present, karen armstrong details the great lengths to which humankind has gone in order to experience a sacred reality that it called by many names, such as. Yet amidst the encyclopedic torrent of famous men there remains a. Karen armstrong, the author of the bestsellers a history of god, the battle for god, and islam. Karen armstrong develops insights about world history and the evolution of human thought through her exploration of the axial age and the probable activities of the man, gotama siddhatha.

One city, three faiths, a former roman catholic nun and arguably the most lucid, wideranging and consistently interesting religion. Theyre not historical records, and were not horrified to hear that mr. In 2008 she was awarded the ted prize and began working with ted on the charter for compassion, created online by the general public. Leaving the interplay of monotheistic history might seem like a departure for her, but it really isnt. Tracing the history of faith from the palaeolithic age to the present, karen armstrong shows that meaning of words such as belief, faith, and mystery has been entirely altered, so that atheists and theists alike now think and speak about god and, indeed, reason itself in a way that our ancestors would have found astonishing. The content, though, is fascinating, and worth the effort. The buddhism that armstrong describes, then, is a kind of cosmic instruction book. Never one to shy away from the big topics, karen armstrong here. The idea of a single divine being god, yahweh, allah has existed for over 4,000 years. Books by karen armstrong author of a history of god. With such bestsellers as a history of god and islam, karen armstrong has co. A history of god download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. A former roman catholic religious sister, she went from a conservative to a more liberal and mystical christian faith.

Also included in the book are buddhism and hinduism. She first rose to prominence in with her book a history of god. It details the history of the three major monotheistic traditions. From karen armstrong, the bestselling author of a history of god and the spiral staircase, comes this extraordinary investigation of a critical moment in the evolution of religious thought. Karen armstrong s books include the battle for god, a history of god. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Karen armstrong must be one of the worlds most popular exegetes. Nov 03, 2014 and it is this kind of argument that motivated karen armstrong to write her newest book, aptly titled fields of blood. She 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 great transformation, as well as a memoir, the spiral staircase. 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. The great transformation, the world in the time of buddha. For the first time, religious selfidentification is on the decline in american.

The great transformation by karen armstrong overdrive. Buddhism is a faith that commands over 100 million followers throughout the world. A history of god karen armstrong deur babs basson op 01 mei 20 karen armstrong a history of god vintage 1999, random house. In the great transformation, karen armstrong examines this phenomenal period and the connections between this disparate. Discussion of themes and motifs in karen armstrong s a history of god. She draws upon religious texts, historical knowledge and mythlegend in balanced and creative ways.

From a muslim perspective of the history of religions, god has from time. In the ninth century bce, events in four regions of the civilized world led to the rise of religious traditions that have endured to the present daydevelopment of confucianism and. So great, that i ended up buying it along with other works by armstrong. Karen armstrong, author, scholar, and journalist, is among the worlds foremost commentators on religious history and culture. This delicious and brief treat of a book explains what buddha and buddhism meant in the context of their early history. In 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. A former roman catholic nun, she teaches at leo baeck college for the study of judaism and received the 1999 muslim public affairs council media award.

But the history of god is also the history of human struggle. 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. A former roman catholic nun, she teaches at leo baeck college for the study of judaism and received the 1999 muslim public. It details the history of the three major monotheistic traditions, judaism, christianity and islam, along with buddhism and hinduism. The result is an informative overview of the history of religious and philosophical ideas and ways of life. I have made this summary for my own personal use and it neither claims to be objective nor complete. Jun 25, 2014 a history of god is a bestselling book by karen armstrong. Karen armstrong frsl born 14 november 1944 is a british author and commentator known for her books on comparative religion. The historical jesus and the heart of contemporary. The concept of nirvana in buddhism, for example, cannot be summed up neatly in human language. Based on karen armstrongs acclaimed book, this featurelength film guides viewers along one of humanitys most elusive quests.

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 bloos, as well as a memoir, the spiral staircase. Moving from the paleolithic age for this, karen armstrong details the fantastic lengths to which humankind has truly gone so that you can experience a sacred reality that it called by many names, such as for example god, brahman, nirvana, allah, or dao. Nov 17, 2014 bestselling author karen armstrong shares some thoughts on god with minnesota public radios kerri miller tuesday, nov. The principles and procedures come first, with anecdotes from the. Karen armstrong frsl born 14 november is a british author and commentator known for her books on comparative religion. Karen armstrong, a comparative religion specialist 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. She attended st annes college, oxford, while in the convent and majored in english. These unique and eclectic credentials make her eminently qualified to write about how god is perceived by the three monotheistic world religions. The 4000year quest of judaism, christianity, and islam. A nuanced exploration of the part that religion plays in human life, drawing on the insights of the past in order to build a faith that speaks to the needs of our dangerously polarized age. Pdf monotheistic religions judaism, christianity and islam have. 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. Buddha stands with christ, confucius and mohammed as someone who revoluti. Here is collection of 9 keran armstrong non fiction books in format.