God Against the Gods

Lively... points out that the conflict between the worship of many gods and the worship of one true god never disappeared. --Publishers WeeklyJonathan Kirsch has written another blockbuster about the Bible and its world. --David Noel Freedman, Editor-in-Chief of the Anchor Bible Project

Kirsch tackles the central issue bedeviling the world today - religious intolerance... A timely book, well-written and researched. --Leonard Shlain, author of The Alphabet and the Goddess and Sex, Time and Power

An intriguing read. --The Jerusalem Report

A timely tale about the importance of religious tolerance in today's world. --San Francisco Chronicle

Kirsch is a fine storyteller with a flair for rendering ancient tales relevant and appealing. --The Washington Post