* Explores how theologians and philosophers have tried to answer some of the key questions about God
* Considers why some people believe in a God and others do not
* Looks at a variety of different religious interpretations
* Considers what belief in God means for religious life in practice
Part of the bestselling Very Short Introductions series - over six million copies sold worldwide
Who or what is God? How do different religions interpret His 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 each major religion established their own distinctive beliefs about God and how they each interpret His 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.
Readership: Students of religion and theology, philosophy, history; and interested general readers.
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John Bowker
Jahr:
2014
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Oxford, Oxford University Press
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ISBN:
978-0-19-870895-7
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0-19-870895-5
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XX, 135 S.
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Englisch
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