First published 1993
From the ancient Israelites to modern fundamentalists, "A History of God" traces how the concept of the divine has shifted over millennia. As the world's monotheistic faiths take shape, we witness radically different visions of God emerge - from the wrathful Yahweh to the compassionate Allah. Through social upheaval and philosophical revolution, the Almighty is reimagined again and again, reflecting humanity's changing needs. In the end, this sweeping religious history suggests that the search for God is a quintessentially human quest, one that will continue to evolve alongside our understanding of the world.
Genres: history, religion, non-fiction, academic
Vibes: academic, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: historical-nonfiction, religious-studies
Period: Ancient, Modern
460 pages · Paperback · Ballantine Books