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 God Against The Gods

“The History of the War Between Monotheism and Polytheism”

In the midst of the current conflicts surrounding religious extremism, the author of the bestselling book, The Harlot by the Side of the Road, presents a timely work of history. This book takes a surprising look back at the origins of religious intolerance during the tumultuous fourth century. The author’s goal is to provide readers with a better understanding of the roots of religious conflict and how it has shaped our world today.

The book tells the epic story of the struggle between classical paganism and monotheism. Classical paganism was known for its tolerance of many deities and beliefs, while monotheism insisted on belief in one God. The author, Kirsch, uses his trademark blend of wit and scholarship to trace the war of God against the gods from its roots in Ancient Egypt to its climax during the last stand of paganism in the tumultuous fourth century. This was a time when two passionate, charismatic, and revolutionary Roman emperors, the Christian Constantine and the pagan Julian, changed the course of history.

Overall, this book provides a fascinating look at the origins of religious intolerance and how it has shaped our world today. Kirsch’s writing style is engaging and informative, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in the history of religion and its impact on society.

– The conflict between the worship of many gods and the worship of one true god is highlighted by Lively.

– Jonathan Kirsch’s book is described as a blockbuster about the Bible and its world by David Noel Freedman.

– Kirsch addresses religious intolerance, which is a central issue in today’s world.

– Leonard Shlain praises the book as timely, well-written, and well-researched.

– The Jerusalem Report describes the book as an intriguing read.