by Hecklerboy 9 Replies latest jw friends
It's called "The History of God... The 4,000 year quest of Christianity, Judism, and, Islam".
I just read the introduction so far and from what I can tell the author shows how the idea of God changes with every generation. And the way the 3 main monotheistic religions have viewed God over the centuries. Looks very interesting.
Sound cool Heckler, give us a review when you are finished it k?
GBL
if that is the one written by an Ex-Nun, I did read it...
shows how Jehovah started out as dropping in in human form, having dinner with Abraham, gradually becoming invisible and transcendant and totally unreal....only to come back as Jesus
Hey Hecklerboy,
That book is by Karen Armstrong. I read that book a couple of months ago and it was a real eye opener. She has written many such books. Another book of hers that I recommend is The Battle For God. Once you read these books you can never look at the Bible or the JW's the same anymore. These books should be recommended reading for any potential JW convert. If they read these books there wouldn't be as many JW converts.
Mr. Shakita
the author shows how the idea of God changes with every generation
You mean the idea of "present truth" isn't a new one?!
Yep, Karen Armstrong, that's her. From what I've read it sounds like she was raised a Catholic. I wonder if the Catholics have banned that book the way the Borg banned C.O.C and I.S.O.C.F. by Ray Franz?
Thanks for the recommendation Shakita. I'll check it out after I read this one.
Anyone ever read "Sinners in the hand of an angry God" ?
That was a good read...
Beats the pants off of YPA
Haven't you ever wondered why each countries god looks like them? That's cause god is a creation of ours not vise versa
Good book. But her book Batt;e For God is even better. She's gets some stuff about certain religious movements a little off (but not too much) but it's a great book and easier to read than The History Of God.
