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The revenge of God :

Kepel, Gilles

The revenge of God : the resurgence of Islam, Christianity and Judaism in the Modern World / Gilles Kepel ; translated by Alan Braley. - Pennsylvania : The Pennsylvania State University Press, c1994. - 215 p. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction: Religions in a confused world --
1. The sword and the Koran --
2. Mission field in Europe --
3. Saving America --
4. The redemption of Israel --
5. Conclusion: Reconquering the world.

Is an account of the resurgence of religious belief in the modern world. It compares Islam,Christianity and Judaism revealing the similarities between all three religions and uncovering a hidden and often disturbing reality.

ISBN: 9780271013145

Subjects--Corporate Names:
Catholic Church--Catholic Church--Europe--1965-

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Religious fundamentalism--History
Islam--History--Mediterranean Region--20th century
Protestant churches--History--United States--20th century
Judaism--20th century

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Europe--Church history--20th century
United States--Church history--20th century
Mediterranean Region--Religion

Dewey Class. No.: 200