Title: A wonderful introduction into western religion
Review: I disagree with many of the other reviewers of this book in that it should be recognized that this is not an authoritative history of the world. The author tries to make a point of the importance of Judaism in western culture. It's also an excellent introduction to the study of Judaism/Christianity/Islam. It's beautifully written and kept simple. If you are already well-educated about the subject matter, this book is a waste of time for you. Some of the other reviewers seem to have missed the fact that Cahill tries to make it clear that his book is not an all-inclusive or authoritative history and frequently gives references to other academic publications which would give you those qualities.This book is essentially like a 101 class for studying the heirs to Abraham. It was written to be an introduction and it fulfills this goal superbly.
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