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An Atheist's History of Belief

Understanding Our Most Extraordinary Invention

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An Atheist's History of Belief

By: Matthew Kneale
Narrated by: Daniel Weyman
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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; whether you are a believer or, like Matthew Kneale, a non-believer who admires mankind's capacity to create and to imagine, it has shaped our world. And as our dreams and nightmares have changed over the millennia, so have our beliefs - from shamans to Aztec priests, from Buddhists to Christians: the gods we created have evolved with us. Belief is humanity's most epic invention. It has always been our closest companion and greatest consolation. To understand it is to better understand ourselves.

©2013 Matthew Kneale (P)2013 Random House AudioGo Atheism Religious Studies Middle East
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This would have to be be of the most fascinating book I have read....ur listened to for ages. The author presented new and fascinating information. Has confirmed what I have been saying for quite some time, humanity keeps repeating it's patterns in all areas and perhaps it is time for something completely different

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A must read for the atheist and religious

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