Questions About A History of God: The 4000-Year Quest of Judaism, Christianity and Islam

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Armstrong says that Satan will never be forgiven in Christianity, but in Islam "the Koran makes it clear that he will be forgiven in the Last Day" Where exactly is that stated? The Quran never said that. What is said in the Quran is that Satan will not only not be forgiven, he is the fuel of Hell. Any clarification?

Imran I think some writers give such statements based on secondary sources than primary source like (Quran in case of Islam). The writer might have used suf…moreI think some writers give such statements based on secondary sources than primary source like (Quran in case of Islam). The writer might have used sufi sources, where they emphasise God's being most merciful over anything.

You are right that they is no such thing as forgiveness for Satan in Quran.(less)

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Is this book pro-religious, pro god propaganda? I'm hoping to find an honest book on the invention of the Abrahamic god without the book trying to sell this god as true or pretending it was a good idea. Thanks.

Ayla The book has a neutral perspective and doesn’t promote any one view of God. It’s more like an outside perspective. It details the history of God espec…moreThe book has a neutral perspective and doesn’t promote any one view of God. It’s more like an outside perspective. It details the history of God especially in the three Abrahamic religions. It is scholarly, not with a religious agenda.(less)

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Extraordinary efforts in the modern times to know the history of GOD ?

Michael The history of the invention of the Abrahamic god

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The subject matter is fascinating but the Goodreads community has scared me off Karen Armstrong's book. Is there any other book which examines the three religions and how they come together? And is more readable?

Michael I suspect Karen Armstrong is a victim of god belief. It would be great to find a book which tells the history of bible gods invention without the pro …moreI suspect Karen Armstrong is a victim of god belief. It would be great to find a book which tells the history of bible gods invention without the pro god bias.
If you find one please let me know. Thanks(less)

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