Selina O'Grady Books

This author possesses a profound fascination with religious belief and the quest for the transcendent, an interest that has endured throughout her life despite losing her own childhood faith. Her work, shaped by a diverse spiritual upbringing and a deep engagement with esoteric thought, delves into the psychology of conviction and doubt. Drawing on extensive experience in editing influential collections and producing broadcast documentaries, she crafts compelling narratives. Her approach to writing emphasizes weaving together grand causal narratives with the kind of intimate, visceral details that resonate deeply with readers long after the facts fade.

In the Name of God: The Role of Religion in the Modern World: A History of Judeo-Christian and Islamic Tolerance

In the Name of God: The Role of Religion in the Modern World: A History of Judeo-Christian and Islamic Tolerance
480 pages
17 hours of reading
4.2(11)Add rating
Exploring the intricate history of religious tolerance and intolerance, this book provides crucial insights into the relationship between Islam and the West. It delves into key narratives that shape contemporary discussions, highlighting significant events and figures that have influenced perceptions and interactions. Through its analysis, the work fosters a deeper understanding of the complexities surrounding faith and coexistence in today's world.
In the Name of God
400 pages
14 hours of reading
4.0(5)Add rating
An original and groundbreaking history of religious tolerance that offers an essential guide to understanding Islam and the West today and the role of religion in the modern world.
And Man Created God
416 pages
15 hours of reading
3.8(24)Add rating
And Man Created God is a sweeping exploration of the religions of the world at the time of Jesus: this is popular history at its best.

In the Name of God: The Role of Religion in the Modern World: A History of Judeo-Christian and Islamic Tolerance

In the Name of God

And Man Created God