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Currently there are four billion people on the planet whose religious tradition traces back to Abraham. There would be more, except that, historically, they have had a tendency to slaughter each other, in the name of God. Have you thought to ask yourself, who exactly was this Abraham, that has left humanity such a legacy? More importantly, what religion did he belong to, that has had such a profound effect on our world? A tantalising journey then opens up for the curious, whether believer or non-believer: where did religion itself came from? Does it make any sense? Did you know, for instance, that there was no religion until 7000 years ago, and then suddenly everyone got it? That Hinduism, Zoroastrianism and Abraham’s faith all had their roots in the same religion? That Socrates and Darius the Mede (of Bible fame) had similar beliefs? Do you know where the three Wise Men came from? Did you realise that Mohammad regarded Jesus as the Messiah, whose Second Coming would herald the end of Time? (Was Jesus the Messiah? Was Mohammad a Prophet?) Most importantly, did you know that every time a new prophet zealously called people to belief in the One God, and benevolence to one’s neighbour, humanity rolled up its sleeves and turned Revelation first to religion, then to tradition, then, eventually to a parodied and paganised version of itself? This is a book to help you shape your own opinions, based not on tradition, dogma, bloodshed or prejudice, but rather only on the truth. A truth which will shake the foundations of what you think you know.