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From one of the most original thinkers on the role of religion in the modern world, a profound exploration of the spiritual power of nature—and an urgent call to reclaim that power in everyday life."Much has been written on the scientific and technological aspects of climate change.... But Armstrong... Read More about Sacred Nature: Restoring Our Ancient Bond with the Natural World

From one of the most original thinkers on the role of religion in the modern world, a profound exploration of the spiritual power of nature—and an urgent call to reclaim that power in everyday life. "Much has been written on the scientific and technological aspects of climate change.... ... Read More about Sacred Nature: Restoring Our Ancient Bond with the Natural World

Why does God exist? How have the three dominant monotheistic religions—Judaism, Christianity, and Islam—shaped and altered the conception of God? How have these religions influenced each other? In this stunningly intelligent book, Karen Armstrong, one of Britain's foremost commentators on religious ... Read More about A History of God: The 4,000-Year Quest of Judaism, Christianity and Islam

As long as we have been human, we have been mythmakers. In A Short History of Myth, Karen Armstrong holds up the mirror of mythology to show us the history of ourselves, and embarks on a journey that begins at a Neanderthal graveside and ends buried in the heart of the modern novel. Surprising, po... Read More about A Short History of Myth (Canons)

The Man Who Inspired the World's Fastest-Growing Religion Muhammad presents a fascinating portrait of the founder of a religion that continues to change the course of world history. Muhammad's story is more relevant than ever because it offers crucial insight into the true origins of an increasingl... Read More about Muhammad: A Prophet for Our Time

A book that shines fresh light on the world's major religions to help us build bridges between faiths and rediscover a creative and spiritual engagement with holy texts—from the New York Times bestselling author of A History of God“[An] unusual, often dazzling, blend of theology, history, and neuros... Read More about The Lost Art of Scripture: Rescuing the Sacred Texts