The Great Transformation: The World in the Time of Buddha, Socrates, Confucius and Jeremiah

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Karen Armstrong

The Great Transformation

The World in the Time of Buddha, Socrates, Confucius and Jeremiah

Karen Armstrong

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Atlantic Books
04 June 2007

The centuries between 800 and 300 BC saw an explosion of new religious concepts. Their emergence is second only to man's harnessing of fire in fundamentally transforming our understanding of what it is to be human. But why did Socrates, Buddha, Confucius, Jeremiah, Lao Tzu and others all emerge in this five-hundred-year span? And why do they have such similar ideas about humanity? In The Great Transformation, Karen Armstrong examines this phenomenal period and the connections between this disparate group of philosophers, mystics and theologians.

By: Karen Armstrong
Imprint: Atlantic Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 35mm
Weight: 423g
ISBN: 9781843540564
ISBN 10: 1843540568
Pages: 464
Publication Date: 04 June 2007
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Karen Armstrong is one of the world's foremost commentators on religious affairs. Her bestselling books include Islam: A Short History; Buddha; A History of God; Through The Narrow Gate and The Spiral Staircase.

Reviews for The Great Transformation: The World in the Time of Buddha, Socrates, Confucius and Jeremiah

'A remarkable history... fascinating and highly readable... profoundly relevant.' Julie Wheelwright, Independent '[Armstrong] shows a formidable grasp of sacred history and biblical scholarship.' Felipe Fernandez-Armesto, The Times 'Armstrong writes with her customary elegance and lucidity... It would be hard not to learn a lot from this substantial book.' Diarmaid MacCulloch, Guardian 'This book deserves nothing but praise.' Bryan Appleyard, Sunday Times