About the Author
Jonathan Kirsch
ISBN 9780142196335
Rs. 1,520
Penguin Books
God Against the Gods
Who it's for: Readers interested in religious history and the roots of intolerance.
As conflicts over religious extremism dominate our front pages, the bestselling author of The Harlot by the Side of the Road presents a work of history that could not be more timely: a surprising look back at the origins of religious intolerance during the tumultuous fourth century. This is the epic story of how classical paganism, with its tolerance for many deities and beliefs, lost a centuries-long struggle with monotheism and its chauvinistic insistence on belief in one God. With his trademark blend of wit and scholarship, Kirsch traces the war of God against the gods from its roots in Ancient Egypt to its climax during the last stand of paganism the tumultuous fourth century, when two passionate, charismatic, and revolutionary Roman emperors, the Christian Constantine and the pagan Julian, changed the course of history and shaped the world we live in today.
Highlights
- Explores the origins of religious intolerance in the fourth century.
- Traces the struggle between classical paganism and monotheism.
- Focuses on the roles of Roman emperors Constantine and Julian.
- Written by the author of 'The Harlot by the Side of the Road'.
- Blends wit and scholarship in its narrative.
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What time period does the book cover?
It focuses on the fourth century, specifically the conflict between paganism and monotheism during that time.
Who are the main historical figures discussed?
The book highlights the Roman emperors Constantine, who was Christian, and Julian, who was pagan.
What is the book's main argument?
It argues that the rise of monotheism led to religious intolerance, contrasting with the tolerance of classical paganism.
Is this book relevant to current events?
Yes, the description notes it is timely given contemporary conflicts over religious extremism.