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020 _a9780142196335
082 _a291.14
_bKIR
100 _aKirsch, Jonathan
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245 _aGod against the Gods
260 _bPenguin Books Ltd.
_aLondon
_c2004
300 _ax, 336 p.
365 _aINR
_b950.00
520 _aExamining the roots of religious extremism, the author of The Woman Who Laughed at God describes the struggle between monotheism and polytheism in the ancient world, revealing the dark side of monotheism--holy war, inquistions, crusades, and martyrdom--and the brighter side of polytheism, including its emphasis on religious liberty and diversity.
650 _aMonotheism
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650 _aPolytheism
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650 _aReligion
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