First published 2009
In "The Case for God," renowned historian Karen Armstrong chronicles humanity's millennia-long quest to understand the nature of the divine. From early animistic beliefs to the rise of the world's major religions, she guides readers on an unforgettable journey through the evolution of faith and the shifting conceptions of God. As civilizations rise and fall, Armstrong deftly navigates the complex theological landscapes, revealing how our ideas about the sacred have adapted to the changing tides of culture and science. Torn between the desire for certainty and the need for open-mindedness, this sweeping historical narrative ultimately asks us to reconsider what it means to believe in an age of increasing skepticism.
Genres: history, religion, non-fiction, academic
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: historical-narrative
767 pages · Hardcover · Thorndike Pr