Karen armstrong spoke about her transition from nun to author, the religions she has written about, and her charitable foundation. Karen armstrong is the author of numerous other books on religious affairs including a history of god, the battle for god, holy war, islam, buddha, and the. Armstrong writes of jerusalem as one city, three faiths. Jun 30, 2011 the idea of a single devine being god, yahweh, allah has existed for over 4,000 years.
Religion scholar karen armstrongs new book, the lost art of scripture, discusses innovative ways to practically apply faith in daily life. Oprah sits down with karen armstronga former roman catholic nun and a worldrenowned religious scholarto discuss her memoir the spiral staircase. Armstrongs book challenges both the secular and religious worlds which is nothing new for her. A short history of myth canongate myths series book 1 31oct2004.
Karen armstrong s most popular book is a history of god. It is also a model of authority, elegance, and economy. Robards is known for her chilling paranormal romantic suspense novels, including the popular charlotte stone series that stars dr. Janet armstrong and sons eric and mark apollo 11, neil. If youre new to my books and not sure where to start, check out the quiz below. Nov 23, 2014 in her new book, fields of blood, armstrong lays out a history of religious violence, beginning in ancient sumer and stretching into the 21st century. Karen armstrong is the author of numerous other books on religious affairsincluding a history of god, the battle for god, holy war, islam, buddha, and the great transformationand two memoirs, through the narrow gate and the spiral staircase. She raises questions seldom raised but real and suggests conclusions outside the mainstream.
Jun 30, 2011 karen armstrong s elegant and concise book traces how islam grew from the other religions of the book, judaism and christianity. A short history universal history by karen armstrong and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Perhaps the most conspicuous thing about karen armstrong s new book the lost art of scripture is that it is about twice as long as it needs to be. Confucianism and daoism in china, hinduism and buddhism in india, monotheism in israel, and philosophical rationalism in greece. Her new book begins, stealthily on little cat feet, but abruptly, with a description of the lionheaded figure. In this book, armstrong presents commentary and some interpretation of the book of genesis. Karen robards books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. The 4,000year quest of judaism, christianity and islam. Interview with former nun karen armstrong polly toynbee. This book, written after 911, explains the prophet muhammad for those whose impression of him has been sullied by the perverted and degenerate version of islam presented by islamic terrorism and alquaeda. Aug 06, 2002 karen armstrong s book is nothing short of excellent. Sep 21, 2009 karen armstrong builds a case for god in her new book the case for god, the author a former nun argues that religion is a practical discipline that can teach us to discover new. Books by karen armstrong author of a history of god. Karen armstrong s new book argues that scripture is meant to be interpreted by the spirit of the words, not by the letter of the law.
Since publishing her first novel at the age of twentyfour, karen robards has written more than forty books, many of them bestsellers. Buy a history of god new ed by armstrong, karen isbn. Karen armstrong a short history of myth internet archive. Karen armstrong spent seven years in the society of the holy child of jesus during the 1960s and later wrote a tellall book, through the narrow gate st. In the case of karen armstrong s book, i would argue that this is not only true, but had better be, for all our sakes, and that while the twelve steps will not change you overnight, they will set you off on a fascinating journey which in itself is a transcendent experience.
With shorn head, and a body that hadnt seen the light of day for seven years, she was hurtled into. People her writing is like really good dark chocolate. If this book appeals then you might also appreciate robert crumbs book of genesis. While judaism, islam and christianity proclaim the goodness of god, organised religion has too often been the catalyst for violence and ineradicable prejudice. Nancy armstrong has served as editor of the journal novel. In 1999, he was awarded the mark twain prize for american humor by the kennedy center and inducted into the television hall of fame by the academy of television arts and sciences. A former roman catholic nun, she got disillusioned about religion. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. With this brilliant book, karen armstrong issues a forceful challenge to those who hold the view that the west and islam are civilizations set on a collision course. I think most readers will find armstrong s views eye openers. She first rose to prominence in 1993 with her book a history of god. The 4,000year quest of judaism, christianity, and islam, and islam.
We never spam and never pass on your email address. Hourlong interview broadcast on june 9th, 20 with a repeat on june 16th. If you are looking for a short introduction to islam written from a relatively neutral perspective i would defiantly recommend this book. Karen armstrong explores the purpose of sacred texts in the lost. Galbraith, ogden, and skinner, on the other hand, see jerusalem as the eternal city, constantly in gods mind and purposes. If you are at all familiar with the book she is writing about, you should find new insights and possibilities. This is the first armstrong book i have read and i intend to read more of her works. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A new interpretation of genesis by karen armstrong at. Karen armstrongs most popular book is a history of god.
Her scholarship explains how novels imagine a world that can be inhabited or not in specific ways by historically and culturally variable readerships. See all books authored by karen armstrong, including a history of god. Her work has been translated more about karen armstrong. It follows the history of islam from its conception to the modern day and writes in a compelling way that holds your interest. But this one is really, really twice as long as it needs to be. A former roman catholic religious sister, she went from a conservative to a more liberal and mystical christian faith. Karen armstrong books list of books by author karen. Martins press, 1982 that bemoaned the restrictive life within the convent. With the smooth prose of a seasoned storyteller, her history recounts mans repeated inhumanity to man in the holy city. Karen armstrong is the author of numerous books on religious affairs, including the case for god, a history of god, the battle for god, holy war, islam, buddha,and the great transformation, as well as a memoir, the spiral staircase. Feb, 2006 carl reiner, a comedian, actor, novelist, and film director, was a creator, writer, and producer of the dick van dyke show. If you love to read and you dont want to miss out on the next new book, this is the site for you. Discount prices on books by karen armstrong, including titles like people of the book.
Karen armstrong 1944 is the embodiment of religious tolerance and spiritual transformation. Enter your email address to subscribe to my blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. A history of god by karen armstrong the new christian west during the middle ages introduction as a child, i had a number of strong religious beliefs but little faith in god. A visit to jerusalem rekindled her love for religion and she turned to writing books about the major world religions and their spiritual basis. I was not a sympathetic fan of armstrong s and was pleasantly surprised at the delightful writing and the provocative ideas. Dec 14, 2014 just after finishing karen armstrongs new book, i happened to hear a discussion on television about the latest outbreak of violence in the middle east. The hajj, subject of a new exhibition at the british museum, shows that a respect for other faiths is central to muslim tradition. Karen armstrong believes that religious insights are developed in the right hemisphere. In this timely and important book, one of the most trusted and admired writers on the. A forum on fiction since 1996 and serves as coorganizer of the novel project at duke, a faculty research seminar.
But the history of god is also the history of human struggle. From left to right, neil armstrong, michael collins and buzz aldrin, seen arriving at heathrow airport in london from berlin for a 24hour visit to britain during their 22nation 38 day world tour later in 1969. About this book in the period from the ninth century to the second century bce, the peoples of four distinct regions of the civilized world created the religious and philosophical traditions that have continued to nourish humanity to the present day. Karen armstrong has 70 books on goodreads with 324878 ratings. Neil armstrong has 53 books on goodreads with 112193 ratings. Her work focuses on commonalities of the major religions, such as the importance of compassion and the golden rule. Newcon press is a multiple awardwinning independent publisher specialising in science fiction, fantasy, dark fantasy and horror. A new interpretation of genesis paperback october 7, 1997. Charlotte charlie stone, a serialkiller hunter who can see ghosts. Karen armstrong books list of books by karen armstrong. It is here in the intuitive, imaginative side of the brain. Karen armstrong, obe, frsl born 14 november 1944 is a british author and commentator of irish catholic descent known for her books on comparative religion. Books by neil armstrong author of apollo expeditions to the.
Democracy ena hulentenawi lemat be ethiopia by berhanu nega. Entertainment weekly humor and delightful irony abound in this lively first novel. Fields of blood, by karen armstrong the new york times. Karen armstrong is the author of numerous other books on religious affairsincluding a history of god, the battle for god, holy war, islam, buddha, and the. You can also find free sample chapters for all my books inside. Neurologists in recent decades have suggested that the right hemisphere of the brain is essential to the creation of poetry and music, whereas the left hemisphere is pragmatic and selective, specialising in language skills, problemsolving, and law. Karen armstrongs new book argues that scripture is meant to be interpreted by the spirit of the words, not by the letter of the law. Hilarious and bighearted, the nest is a stellar debut. There is a distinction between belief in a set of propositions and a faith which enables us to put our trust in them. Karen armstrong, a comparative religion specialist is the author of numerous books on religion, including the case for god, a history of god, the battle for god, holy war, islam, buddha, and fields of blood, as well as a memoir, the spiral staircase. Karen anne muffie armstrong 19591962 find a grave memorial. Armstrong writes with her usual scholarly expertise. Karen armstrong has 70 books on goodreads with 324963 ratings.
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