Argues that historically atheism has rarely been a denial of the sacred itself but has nearly always rejected a particular conception of God. Tracing the history of faith since the Palaeolithic Age, this work shows that until recently there was no warfare between science and religion.

The idea of a single divine being - God, Yahweh, Allah- has existed for over 4000 years. In this account of the evolution of belief Armstrong examines Western society's unerring fidelity to this idea of one God and the many conflicting convictions it engenders. Originally published in 1993 by William Heinemann.

From the Jewish practice of Midrash and the Christian cult of Jesus; to the influence of Paul's letters on the Reformation and the manipulation of Revelations by Christian fundamentalism, the author explores the contexts in which these sixty-six books were understood and explains the social needs they answered.

The centuries between 800 and 300 BC saw an explosion of new religious concepts. Their emergence is second only to man's harnessing of fire in fundamentally transforming our understanding of what it is to be human. This work examines this phenomenal period and the connections between a disparate group of philosophers, mystics and theologians.

A raw, intensely personal memoir of spiritual exploration from one of the world's great commentators on religion.

One of the most potent forces bedevilling the modern world is religious extremism. The need to understand it has never been greater, and Karen Armstrong attempts to do so in this text.

One of the world's foremost commentators on religious affairs on the history (and destiny) of the world's most misunderstood religion.

Featuring each of the first 3 titles of the Myth series - The Penelopiad , Weight , and A Short History of Myth , this edition boxset also includes the introductory pamphlet, A Word or 2 About Myths , and is presented in a slipcase. Each book is a retelling of a myth by an internationally renowned author.

Karen Armstrong's concise yet compelling investigation into the history of myth takes us from the Palaeolithic period and the mythology of the hunters right up to the 'Great Western Transformation' of the last 500 years. She shows us that the history of myth is the history of humanity, and our stories and beliefs, our curiosity and attempts to understand the world, link us to our ancestors and eac

A superb introduction to the life and thought of a revolutionary spiritual thinker, by a bestselling author.

A life of the prophet Muhammad by best-selling religious writer Karen Armstrong

An account of Karen Armstrong's experiences as a Roman Catholic nun. Armstrong describes her childhood, her progress at school and her admission into the order of St Ignatius in 1962 and - via Oxford University and an English literature degree - out of it again seven years later.

An investigation into the history of myth, this book takes us from the Palaeolithic period and the mythology of the hunters to the 'Great Western Transformation'. It shows us that the history of myth is the history of humanity, and our stories and beliefs, our curiosity and attempts to understand the world, link us to our ancestors and each other.

This work traces the history of Jerusalem from the prehistoric era, the Biblical period, Jerusalem under the Byzantines, Arabs, Ottomans, British, Jordanians and the Israelis. It examines its political and cultural role through history, its personalities, art, architecture and conflicts.

The centuries between 800 and 300 BC saw an explosion of new religious concepts. But why did Socrates, Buddha, Confucius, Jeremiah, Lao Tzu and all others emerge in this five-hundred-year span? In this book, the author examines this period and the connections between this disparate group of philosophers, mystics, and theologians.

Three distinguished religious thinkers, representing the three major religions, speak out on the conflict among Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, addressing important questions of deep spiritual and religious significance and providing stories and teachings of reconciliation and understanding to bring peace among the religions.

From the bestselling writer of 'The History of God' and the widely acclaimed 'Islam -- A Short History' comes another valuable addition to the 'Eminent Lives' series, Karen Armstrong's 'Muhammad'.

Takes us from the Palaeolithic period and the myths of the hunters right up to the 'Great Western Transformation' over years and the discrediting of myth by science. This book aims to serve as a thought-provoking introduction to myth in the broadest sense - and why we dismiss it only at our peril.

From the bestselling writer of 'The History of God' and the widely acclaimed 'Islam -- A Short History' comes Karen Armstrong's 'Muhammad'.

'A History of Jerusalem should be read, not only by travellers and potential travellers in Jerusalem, but by all of us.' Stephen Tummin, Daily Telegraph