A lucid and compelling history of God as conceived by Jews, Muslims, and Christians. Armstrong brings together history, philosophy, religion to compare these three important faiths, describing how each has adapted its idea of God to its historical circumstances. Armstrong -- a former nun and member of the Association of Muslim Social Services who lives in Jerusalem and teaches Judaism -- shows a deep respect for each tradition, and the search for a meaningful concept of god.  (ISR24, $15.95)

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