God: A Very Short Introduction
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Author Description
Who Or What Is God? How Do Different Religions Interpret God's Existence? How Can We Know God? Many People Believe In God; Not Just Throughout History But Also In The Present Day. But Who Or What Is It They Believe In? Many Different And Sometimes Conflicting Answers Have Been Suggested To This Question. This Very Short Introduction Explores Some Of The Answers Provided By Philosophers, Poets, And Theologians, And Considers Why Some People Believe In God And Others Do Not. John Bowker Explores How The Major Religions Established Their Own Distinctive Beliefs About God And How They Interpret God's Existence, And Concludes By Looking At How Our Understanding Of God Continues To Evolve. About The Series: The Very Short Introductions Series From Oxford University Press Contains Hundreds Of Titles In Almost Every Subject Area. These Pocket-sized Books Are The Perfect Way To Get Ahead In A New Subject Quickly. Our Expert Authors Combine Facts, Analysis, Perspective, New Ideas, And Enthusiasm To Make Interesting And Challenging Topics Highly Readable.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the multifaceted nature of the concept of God and the diverse ways in which humanity has interpreted, defined, and experienced the divine throughout history. John Bowker, a distinguished scholar of religion, synthesizes historical, philosophical, and theological perspectives to examine why belief in God persists and how these interpretations vary across major world religions. He provides a framework for understanding the evolution of these concepts and the ongoing discourse between faith and skepticism.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Comparative analysis of major world religions and their distinct definitions of the divine
- Philosophical arguments regarding the existence and nature of God
- Historical overview of how religious concepts have shifted over time
- Examination of the psychological and social drivers of belief
Scope Limits
- The text does not provide an exhaustive theological treatise on any single religion
- It does not attempt to prove or disprove the existence of God through scientific evidence
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Readers frequently note the accessible yet intellectually rigorous nature of the prose, which makes complex theological concepts approachable for a general audience. Experts highlight this as a foundational text for those seeking a concise, balanced overview of the history and philosophy of religious belief.
Page Count:
144
Publication Date:
2014-01-01
Publisher:
Oup Oxford
ISBN-10:
0191019135
ISBN-13:
9780191019135
Religion
Philosophy
Non-Fiction
Theology
