by Karen Armstrong · Ediciones Paidós · tapa dura · ISBN 9788449320392
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In 'The Great Transformation', Karen Armstrong explores the evolution of traditional religions from their beginnings to their maturity. It focuses on the 9th century BC, when religious and philosophical traditions that have nourished our spirit emerged in different regions. Armstrong examines the contributions of figures such as Buddha, Socrates, Confucius, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel, as well as the mystics of the Upanishads, to understand the roots of our religious traditions and the keys to the present that emanate from a common spiritual past. This book analyzes how religions were born as a spiritual response to hatred, conflict, and rage, offering a deep perspective on the history of faith and its impact on humanity.
Karen Armstrong is a British author and commentator known for her books on comparative religion. A former Roman Catholic religious sister, she went from a conservative to a more liberal and mystical Christian faith. She attended St Anne's College, Oxford, while in the convent and graduated in English. She left the convent in 1969. Her work focuses on commonalities of the major religions, such as the importance of compassion and the Golden Rule.
