Armstrong, a British journalist and former nun, guides us along one of
the most elusive and fascinating quests of all time--the search for
God. Like all beloved historians, Armstrong entertains us with deft
storytelling, astounding research, and makes us feel a greater
appreciation for the present because we better understand our past. Be
warned: A History of God is not a tidy linear history. Rather,
we learn that the definition of God is constantly being repeated,
altered, discarded, and resurrected through the ages, responding to its
followers' practical concerns rather than to mystical mandates.
Armstrong also shows us how Judaism, Christianity, and Islam have
overlapped and influenced one another, gently challenging the
secularist history of each of these religions.
