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Highlights
- "Lively... points out that the conflict between the worship of many gods and the worship of one true god never disappeared.
- About the Author: Jonathan Kirsch is a book columnist for the Los Angeles Times and author of the bestselling and critically acclaimed King David, Moses, The Harlot by the Side of the Road, and The Woman Who Laughed at God.
- 336 Pages
- Religion + Beliefs, History
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About the Book
The highly regarded author of "King David" and "Moses" explores the roots of religious extremism. "God Against the Gods" is a dramatic and eye-opening epic of the struggle between monotheism and polytheism in the ancient world.Book Synopsis
"Lively... points out that the conflict between the worship of many gods and the worship of one true god never disappeared." --Publishers Weekly"Jonathan Kirsch has written another blockbuster about the Bible and its world." --David Noel Freedman, Editor-in-Chief of the Anchor Bible Project
"Kirsch tackles the central issue bedeviling the world today - religious intolerance... A timely book, well-written and researched." --Leonard Shlain, author of The Alphabet and the Goddess and Sex, Time and Power
"An intriguing read." --The Jerusalem Report
"A timely tale about the importance of religious tolerance in today's world." --San Francisco Chronicle
"Kirsch is a fine storyteller with a flair for rendering ancient tales relevant and appealing." --The Washington Post
Review Quotes
Accessible and engaging... Tells us a great deal about the religious imagination. (Karen Armstrong) Lively? points out that the conflict between the worship of many gods and the worship of one true god never disappeared. ("Publishers Weekly") Jonathan Kirsch has written another blockbuster about the Bible and its world. (David Noel Freedman, Editor-in-Chief of the Anchor Bible Project) Kirsch tackles the central issue bedeviling the world today - religious intolerance? A timely book, well-written and researched. (Leonard Shlain, author of "The Alphabet and the Goddess" and "Sex, Time and Power") An intriguing read. ("The Jerusalem Report") A timely tale about the importance of religious tolerance in today's world. ("San Francisco Chronicle") Kirsch is a fine storyteller with a flair for rendering ancient tales relevant and appealing. ("The Washington Post")
About the Author
Jonathan Kirsch is a book columnist for the Los Angeles Times and author of the bestselling and critically acclaimed King David, Moses, The Harlot by the Side of the Road, and The Woman Who Laughed at God. He lectures and consults widely on biblical, literary, and legal topics and is a past president of PEN Center USA West.Dimensions (Overall): 8.42 Inches (H) x 5.86 Inches (W) x .75 Inches (D)
Weight: .69 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 336
Genre: Religion + Beliefs
Sub-Genre: History
Publisher: Penguin Books
Format: Paperback
Author: Jonathan Kirsch
Language: English
Street Date: January 25, 2005
TCIN: 92438070
UPC: 9780142196335
Item Number (DPCI): 247-08-6044
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 0.69 pounds
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