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The Monotheists: Jews, Christians, and Muslims in Conflict and Competition, Volume I: The Peoples of God

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For clarification, there are actually 2 different books here with the same title, except for different volume numbers. The title to both books is: "The Monotheists: Jews, Christians, and Muslims in Conflict and Competition." Both books have the same bluish-color cover, so they may seem to be the same in small pictures. To differentiate, you need to see the fine print: "Volume I: The Peoples of God" versus the altogether separate book "Volume II: The Words and Will of God." Vol. I: tells the story of the foundation and formation of the three monotheistic communities, of their visible, historical presence (ISBN:0-691-11460-9; 328 pages). Volume II: is devoted to their inner life, the spirit that animates and regulates them (ISBN:0-691-11461-7; 406 pages). Other books by F.E. Peters are: "Islam: A Guide for Jews and Christians", "Judaism, Christianity, and Islam", and "The Children of Abraham."

FE Peters has distilled a lifetime of scholarship into one highly readable book. Amazing. If you are interested in the development of these three linked religions, this is definitely worth buying and keeping.