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God
A Biography
Book • 1995
Jack Miles's "God: A Biography" offers a unique and insightful exploration of the Hebrew Bible's portrayal of God. Miles masterfully weaves together narrative and analysis, tracing the evolution of God's character and role throughout the biblical text.
He examines the complexities of God's relationship with humanity, highlighting the shifting perspectives and interpretations across different periods.
The book is both scholarly and accessible, engaging readers with its compelling narrative and thought-provoking insights.
Miles's work challenges traditional understandings of God, prompting readers to reconsider their own beliefs and interpretations.
He examines the complexities of God's relationship with humanity, highlighting the shifting perspectives and interpretations across different periods.
The book is both scholarly and accessible, engaging readers with its compelling narrative and thought-provoking insights.
Miles's work challenges traditional understandings of God, prompting readers to reconsider their own beliefs and interpretations.
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Mentioned by Catherine Nixie for its perspective on the relationship between human societies and their conceptions of heaven.
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The Intelligence: The power of positive tinkering
Mentioned by Catherine Nixie for its argument that human societies create heavens to match their earthly realities.
The Intelligence: The power of positive tinkering
Margaret Atwood mentions her own book as having the best exploration of the Book of Job she's ever read.
Margaret Atwood on Canada, Writing, and Invention (Live at Mason)
