God against the Gods

By:

Kirsch, Jonathan

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Penguin Books Ltd. London 2004Description: x, 336 pISBN:

9780142196335

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

291.14 KIR

Summary: Examining the roots of religious extremism, the author of The Woman Who Laughed at God describes the struggle between monotheism and polytheism in the ancient world, revealing the dark side of monotheism--holy war, inquistions, crusades, and martyrdom--and the brighter side of polytheism, including its emphasis on religious liberty and diversity.

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Book	Indian Institute of Management LRC General Stacks	Non-fiction	291.14 KIR (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		005080

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Examining the roots of religious extremism, the author of The Woman Who Laughed at God describes the struggle between monotheism and polytheism in the ancient world, revealing the dark side of monotheism--holy war, inquistions, crusades, and martyrdom--and the brighter side of polytheism, including its emphasis on religious liberty and diversity.

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