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wyvernfriend's review against another edition
4.0
This one took me a while to read while I digested some of it, this was not an easy read, some of it felt like it was skirting the issue a little. It argues against absolutism and for religion that is built of acceptance and love of other and self.
I had minor issues with some parts of it, the thought that logically religion moves from mono to poly-theism doesn't sit well with me and ignores some religions that are still happily co-existing with monotheistic thought.
Still, for someone interested in religion and thoughts on the change of the concept of god within western tradition it's an interesting read, but impossible to try all in one go.
I had minor issues with some parts of it, the thought that logically religion moves from mono to poly-theism doesn't sit well with me and ignores some religions that are still happily co-existing with monotheistic thought.
Still, for someone interested in religion and thoughts on the change of the concept of god within western tradition it's an interesting read, but impossible to try all in one go.
serinde4books's review against another edition
3.0
This has been on my library audiobook lost forever. I don’t even remember why I wanted to listen to it, but I’m starting with the oldest and working my way through lol.
The Case for God is a reply to the recent claims that God does not exist from Richard Dawkins, Christopher Hitchens, Sam Harris and Daniel Dennett. It covers the history of religion, from the paleolithic age to the present day, with a focus on the three Abrahamic religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam, and on apophatic theology in various religions.
Armstrong looks at the history of religion as a practical discipline that has taught how to discover new capacities of mind and heart, and how people through the centuries have translated doctrines into ritual or ethical action. Religion, she says, requires perseverance.
Great history of religion and it’s rise the ancient religions and their influence on modern religion. Also the way views is religious stories were viewed differently than today.
The Case for God is a reply to the recent claims that God does not exist from Richard Dawkins, Christopher Hitchens, Sam Harris and Daniel Dennett. It covers the history of religion, from the paleolithic age to the present day, with a focus on the three Abrahamic religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam, and on apophatic theology in various religions.
Armstrong looks at the history of religion as a practical discipline that has taught how to discover new capacities of mind and heart, and how people through the centuries have translated doctrines into ritual or ethical action. Religion, she says, requires perseverance.
Great history of religion and it’s rise the ancient religions and their influence on modern religion. Also the way views is religious stories were viewed differently than today.
vanessater's review against another edition
2.0
Some really interesting and mind-opening thoughts. However the overtly complicated writing and complex lines meant that the reading often felt prolongue and complicated.
maximum_moxie's review against another edition
4.0
An absolutely fascinating look at the history of theology, philosophy, and religious practice. My main critique--the author makes many claims about how people in the past thought, claims almost too intimate for this reader to believe. However, it made me reconsider my own attitudes toward faith, science, and the "other" beyond human experience.
grace2age's review against another edition
challenging
informative
slow-paced
5.0
Should be required reading for all who want to be spiritual leaders and teachers, especially within the religion of Christianity, but not exclusively.
Not a book of apologetics, but a book of history.
Not a book of apologetics, but a book of history.
grace2age's review against another edition
informative
reflective
slow-paced
4.5
This should be required reading for all who work in the field of religion, especially western religion.
ensara's review against another edition
3.5
Very insightful. It took me a while to get into it; after the first 20% I finally got into it. I’m not sure what else is missing, but overall I did enjoy it, and whether you’re knowledgeable on world religions or not, this is a good starting place. It’s a solid resource.
I will say, she might have made any other mistakes I missed, but I certainly noticed when she claimed Muslims see the Prophet Muhammad saws as the perfect person, etc etc. Muslims don’t deem any human as perfect, so little things like that bother me personally.
I will say, she might have made any other mistakes I missed, but I certainly noticed when she claimed Muslims see the Prophet Muhammad saws as the perfect person, etc etc. Muslims don’t deem any human as perfect, so little things like that bother me personally.
ovenbird_reads's review against another edition
3.0
Lots of great things to think about but too dense to read straight through. A bit overwhelming.