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Nothing has so radically transformed the world as the distinction between true and false religion. In this nuanced consideration of his own controversial Moses the Egyptian, renowned Egyptologist Jan Assmann answers his critics, extending and building upon ideas from his previous book. Maintaining that it was indeed the Moses of the Hebrew Bible who introduced the truefalse distinction in a permanent and revolutionary form, Assmann reiterates that the price of this monotheistic revolution has been the exclusion, as paganism and heresy, of everything deemed incompatible with the truth it proclaims. This exclusion has exploded time and again into violence and persecution, with no end in sight. Here, for the first time, Assmann traces the repeated attempts that have been made to do away with this distinction since the early modern period. He explores at length the notions of primary versus secondary religions, of 'counterreligions,' and of book religions versus cultic religions. He also deals with the entry of ethics into religion's very core. Informed by the debate his own work has generated, he presents a compelling lesson in the fluidity of cultural identity and beliefs.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Price of Monotheism'? A: 'The Price of Monotheism' explores the impact of the true-false distinction in religion, particularly how it has shaped cultural identity and belief systems throughout history.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Price of Monotheism' is Jan Assmann, a renowned Egyptologist known for his work on the cultural history of religion.
- Q: What are the key topics covered in the book? A: The book discusses primary versus secondary religions, counter-religions, the distinction between book religions and cultic religions, and the integration of ethics into religion.
- Q: When was 'The Price of Monotheism' published? A: 'The Price of Monotheism' was published on October 29, 2009.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Price of Monotheism' is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'The Price of Monotheism' contains 152 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'The Price of Monotheism' is suitable for academic study, especially for those interested in comparative religion and cultural identity.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'The Price of Monotheism' is in new condition.
- Q: Does the book address violence related to religious distinctions? A: Yes, the book discusses how the true-false distinction in religion has historically led to violence and persecution.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: 'The Price of Monotheism' is available in its first edition.