The battle for god a history of fundamentalism book

A history of fundamentalism has 1 available editions to buy at half price books. In the late twentieth century, fundamentalism has emerged as one of the most powerful forces at work in the world, contesting the dominance of modern secular values and threatening peace and harmony around the globe. The battle for god by karen armstrong books library. Does the battle for god change how you feel about fundamentalism in religion. Karen armstrong, the battle for god see the albertus magnus college bookstore study guide. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Her book makes an attempt to understand the development of fundamentalism throughout the history of judaism, christianity and islam. Armstrong spoke about her book the battle for god, published by knopf. Karen armstrong is the author of the battle for god. The battle for god a history of fundamentalism by karen armstrong. The battle for god by armstrong, karen used books and.

In the premodern world, people had a different view of history. Fundamentalism in judaism, christianity and islam is a book by author. Fundamentalism in judaism, christianity and islam, by karen. In the battle for god, karen armstrong brilliantly and sympathetically shows us how and why fundamentalist groups came into. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the battle for god. The battle for god shows how and why fundamentalist groups came into existence and what they plan to accomplish. We see the west in the sixteenth century beginning to create an entirely new kind of civilization, which brought in its wake change in every aspect of life often painful and violent, even if liberating. Constitutional fundamentalism for the someday book. In our supposedly secular age governed by reason and technology. A history of fundamentalism paperback by karen armstrong. The two of them are essential to understanding the present time. The 4000year quest of judaism, christianity, and islam. Reading guide for the battle for god by karen armstrong. Recently i posted here why i am not a liberal christian.

Christian fundamentalists reject the discoveries of biology and physics about the origins of life and insist that the book of genesis is. Karen armstrong, the battle for god fundamentalism. But in the early 20th century, fundamentalists were simply evangelicals determined to do battle for the faith. The first part of the book introduces the history per religious group while the second part of the book traces the struggles and successes of fundamentalism in modern times. Blending history, sociology, and spirituality, this is a study of a radical form of religious expression that is critically shaping world history. The beginning of our religious traditions 2006 the case for god 2009 twelve steps to a compassionate life 2010. Former nun and a history of god iconoclast armstrong delves deeply once again into the often violent histories of judaism, christianity and islam, this time exploring the.

Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the battle for god. A history of fundamentalism by karen armstrong 2001, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Karen armstrong, in her landmark history of fundamentalism the battle for god, does not give a definition of fundamentalism, but follows the lead of martin marty and r. The associated press ap stylebook recommends that the term fundamentalist not be used for any group that does not apply the term to itself. Christian fundamentalists reject the discoveries of biology and physics about the origins of life and insist that the book of genesis is scientifically sound. Even buddhism, sikhism, hinduism, and confucianism have developed fundamentalist factions. Britains greatest religious historian chronicles the rise and rise of fundamentalism. Protestant fundamentalism has been visible on the american political scene since jimmy carters campaign for the presidency in the 1970s. Fundamentalism in judaism, christianity and islam 2000 buddha 2001 a short history of myth 2005 the great transformation. In the late twentieth century, fundamentalism has emerged as one of the most powerful. Another enlightening book from karen armstrong on religion. Many people associate this word with religious bigotry and closemindedness. Nonsubject specific definitionmovement or attitude stressing strict and.

A history of fundamentalism ballantine readers circle by armstrong, karen isbn. Someone asked me to write a similar post about fundamentalism. Fundamentalism in judaism, christianity and islam is a book by bestselling author karen armstrong published in 2000 by knopfharpercollins which the new york times described as one of the most penetrating, readable, and prescient accounts to date of the rise of the fundamentalist movements in judaism, christianity, and islam. The battle for god is original in its thesis and in its understanding. 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.

A history of fundamentalism ballantine readers circle. In comparative religion, fundamentalism has come to refer to several different understandings of religious thought and practice, through literal interpretation of religious texts such as the bible or the quran and sometimes also antimodernist movements in various religions. There are buddhist, hindu, and even confucian fundamentalisms, which also cast aside many of the painfully acquired insights of liberal culture, which fight and kill in the name of religion and strive to bring the sacred into the realm of politics and national struggle. The book focuses on the nature of fundamentalist movements in christianity, judaism, and. The battle for god traces the history of the rise of fundamentalism in the three major monotheistic faiths. Fundamentalism nearly always distorts the tradition it is trying to defend. Archive one of the most startling developments of the late twentieth century has been the emergence within every major religious tradition of a militant piety popularly known as fundamentalism. What is fundamentalism and who is a fundamentalist. Yet it remains incomprehensible to a large number of people. What signs does she cite of the disillusionment of the dreams.

Karen armstrong, a former nun who garnered international acclaim for her 1993 book, a history of god, has taken fundamentalism as her latest subject. One of the most potent forces bedevilling the modern world is religious extremism, and the need to. A history of fundamentalism ballantine books, 2001. I believe that we should honor the historic movement and the courageous leaders of fundamentalism that have done battle royal for the word of god. A short history 2000 a history of god 1993 the spiral staircase 2004 the battle for god. Fundamentalism in judaism, christianity and islam new ed by armstrong, karen isbn. Karen armstrong addresses in her brilliant new book the battle for god. Former nun and a history of god iconoclast armstrong delves deeply once again into. A history of fundamentalism ebook written by karen armstrong. By purchasing this title, you may be eligible to receive an ebook credit toward. Blending history, sociology, and spirituality, the battle for god is a compelling. 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 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. A history of fundamentalism by karen armstrong at indigo. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Armstrongs analysis starts with developments in judaism and traces it through the creation of fundamentalism in christianity to adoption of a similar approach to modernity in islam. In the battle for god, karen armstrong brilliantly and sympathetically shows us how and why. Fundamentalism usually has a religious connotation that indicates unwavering attachment to a set of irreducible beliefs. The secret history of the cia, afghanistan and bin laden. This is the fascinating, disturbing question that bestselling author karen armstrong addresses in her brilliant new book the battle for god. Her previous books include the bestselling a history of god. Fundamentalism in judaism, christianity and islam by karen armstrong and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In our supposedly secular age governed by reason and technology, fundamentalism has emerged as an overwhelming force in every major world religion. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Christianity and islam, this time exploring the rise of fundamentalist enclav.

The battle for god by karen armstrong in chm, doc, txt download e book. Fundamentalism, moreover, is not confined to the great monotheisms. But the opposite has proven true, according to theologian and author karen armstrong a history of god, who documents how fundamentalism has taken root and grown in many of the worlds major religions, such as christianity, islam, and judaism. Unless otherwise stated, this discussion guide is reprinted with the permission of ballantine books. Blending history, sociology, and spirituality, the battle for god is a compelling and compassionate study of a radical form of religious expression that is critically shaping the course of world history. Focusing on protestant fundamentalism in the united states, jewish fundamentalism in israel, and muslim fundamentalism in egypt and iran, she examines the ways in which these movements, while not monolithic, have each sprung from a dread of modernity often in. In the battle for god, karen armstrong brilliantly and sympathetically shows us how and why fundamentalist groups came into existence and what they yearn to accomplish. However, fundamentalism has come to be applied to a tendency among certain groups mainly, although not exclusively, in religion that is characterized by a markedly strict literalism as it is applied to certain specific scriptures, dogmas, or ideologies, and a. Chapter 5 how does armstrong connect the rise of religious fundamentalism to the experience of modernity, particularly as evidenced in the 19th and twentieth centuries first two paragraphs.