For the Glory of God: How Monotheism Led to Reformations, Science, Witch-Hunts, and the End of Slavery
by Rodney Stark
Rodney Stark offers a broad historical study of monotheism and its relationship to major social transformations. The book examines religious reformations, the rise of science, witch-hunts, and the end of slavery, presenting an exploration of how religious ideas can influence institutions and historical change.
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For the Glory of God explores the historical influence of monotheism across several major areas of social and intellectual change.
Rodney Stark considers connections between religious belief and reformations, the development of science, witch-hunts, and the end of slavery.
The book presents a broad historical examination of how religious ideas may shape institutions, movements, and changing societies.
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