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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...

Why have Western societies that were once overwhelmingly Christian become so secular? Looking to the feelings and faith of ordinary people, the award-winning author of Protestants Alec Ryrie offers a bold new history of atheism. We think we know the history of faith: how the ratio of Christian...

How to live in a supposedly faithless world threatened by religious fundamentalism? Terry Eagleton, formidable thinker and renowned cultural critic, investigates in this thought-provoking audiobook the contradictions, difficulties, and significance of the modern search for a replacement for God. Lucid, stylish, and entertaining in his usual manner, Eagleton presents a brilliant survey of modern thought that also serves as a timely, urgently needed intervention into our perilous political present.

This is a book that questions the stories in those scriptures and challenges their historicity. Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to The Case of History VS the Tanakh and the Bible and learn about how these books compare to history.

Trace the history of human skepticism and secular philosophy as courageous minds challenge sacred authority. Perfect for your morning commute or a reflective evening walk, this calm, thought-provoking journey explores doubt not as a sin, but as a deeply natural response to suffering, injustice...

Uncover the dangerous history of philosophical skepticism, where rejecting the divine often meant risking your life. Perfect for an engaging morning commute or a thought-provoking deep dive, this sweeping narrative reveals how hidden heresies have accompanied religion since ancient times. It...