An Atheist's History of Belief by Matthew Kneale
What first prompted prehistoric man, sheltering in the shadows of deep caves, to call upon the realm of the spirits? And why has belief thrived ever since, leading us to invent heaven and hell, sin and redemption, and above all, gods? Religion reflects our deepest hopes and fears;
[Recent atheist polemics are littered] with facts and histories, but there seems to be a lack of empathy and…explanationKneale’s book addresses both these flaws and is all the more welcome because of it… Rich and fulfilling * Nudge *
Matthew Kneale studied Modern History at Oxford University. He is the author of several novels, including English Passengers which won the Whitbread Award and was shortlisted for the Booker Prize. He lives in Rome.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780099584421 |
| ISBN 10 | 0099584425 |
| Title | An Atheist's History of Belief |
| Author | Matthew Kneale |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Vintage Publishing |
| Year published | 2014-06-05 |
| Number of pages | 272 |
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