God

Throughout human history we have attempted to find reason and meaning in the world around us. In the search for understanding, our early ancestors developed belief systems. They conceived of the soul and the afterlife, buried their dead, performed rituals, made sacrifices and worshipped spirits and gods. Indeed, this expression of faith is so prevalent throughout history that it suggests it is inherent in our human nature. The story of how these primitive beliefs arose, developed and gave rise to the religions and gods of the world is, in many ways, the story of us – of our spiritual and cultural evolution, of our civilization. So what can our gods tell us about ourselves? Bold, wide-ranging and provocative, God: A Human History of Religion challenges our understanding of religion and the origins of belief. Whether you believe in one God or many gods or no god at all, this book will transform the way you think about the role of religion in human history and your own existence.

Throughout human history we have attempted to find reason and meaning in the world around us. In the search for understanding, our early ancestors developed belief systems. They conceived of the soul and the afterlife, buried their dead, performed rituals, made sacrifices and worshipped spirits and gods. Indeed, this expression of faith is so prevalent throughout history that it suggests it is inherent in our human nature. The story of how these primitive beliefs arose, developed and gave rise to the religions and gods of the world is, in many ways, the story of us – of our spiritual and cultural evolution, of our civilization. So what can our gods tell us about ourselves? Bold, wide-ranging and provocative, God: A Human History of Religion challenges our understanding of religion and the origins of belief. Whether you believe in one God or many gods or no god at all, this book will transform the way you think about the role of religion in human history and your own existence.