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The Evolution of God
In this sweeping narrative that takes us from the Stone Age to the Information Age, Robert Wright unveils an astonishing discovery: there is a hidden pattern that the great monotheistic faiths have followed as they have evolved. Through the prisms of archaeology, theology, and evolutionary psychology, Wright's findings overturn basic assumptions about Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and are sure to cause controversy. He explains why spirituality has a role today, and why science, contrary to conventional wisdom, affirms the validity of the religious quest. And this previously unrecognized evolutionary logic points not toward continued religious extremism, but future harmony.
Nearly a decade in the making, The Evolution of God is a breathtaking re-examination of the past, and a visionary look forward. more
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- Posted: Jul-24-2009
Fascinating History; Disappointing Analysis
As the title suggests, this book explores the history of how god(s) evolved, beginning with pre-historic hunter-gather societies who had many gods, through to the birth of the Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity and Islam). Wright is a clear and compelling writer, and researched his topic...
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- Posted: Jul-20-2009
Unfortunately, It Gets a C
I read this book from cover to cover. Unfortunately, it gets a C.My first reason for giving this book such a low grade has to do with style. When I pay good money for a history book, I want to read a story about interesting historical figures, their lives and their contributions to...
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- Posted: Jul-19-2009
If you are a skeptic...
You might want to read this book very lightly. I am not entirely sold on Wrights idea that religion has a built in mechanism for tolerance. Something about seeing people protest Matthew Sheppards funeral service in Wyoming springs to mind.I like the portions where Wright contends that religion is...
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- Posted: Jul-19-2009
The Evolution of God
This is a fantastic book. If you find the evolution of religious thought interesting, you will enjoy this publication. Anyone that takes the time to read this offering will understand why religions have been with us throughout history. Although, the author may not see religions in a positive...
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- Posted: Jul-18-2009
Thought provoking
For me the value of the book is the authors study of thousands of years of belief, and how when we look deep and hard we see an evolution of belief. Based on things as basic as the printing press that challenged people to learn to read and reason, challenge ideas and ask for proof on issues...
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