The Revenge of God: The Resurgence of Islam, Christianity, and Judaism in the Modern World

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Book Synopsis: In this translation of the best-selling French book, La Revanche de Dieu, Gilles Kepel, one of Europe's leading authorities on Islamic societies, offers a compelling account of the resurgence of religious belief in the modern world. His focus is radical movements within Christianity, Judaism, and Islam.

Much has been written recently about the rise of fundamentalisms in contemporary religion. Kepel, however, finds the term “fundamentalism,” which derives from the American Protestant experience, to be inadequate for understanding revivalist movements throughout the rest of the world. Ranging from America to Europe and the Middle East, from Protestant televangelists to ultra-Orthodox Jews, from Islamic militants to the “charismatic renewal,” Kepel argues that each of these movements resists the spirit of modernity and secularism.

Nevertheless, they cannot be dismissed simply as a reaction to modernity. In Kepel's words, “They are true children of our time.” Each group contains a militant membership of young, educated, and modern people. Rather than retreat into the past, they seek to recreate society according to a set of symbols and values in accordance with their holy scriptures. Each group pursues both a strategy from above, attempting to seize state power and use state legislation to promote its ends, and a strategy from below, evangelizing the masses and seeking to take control of their daily lives.

According to Kepel, we have much to learn from today's religious movements. Like the workers' movements of yesteryear, they have a singular capacity to reveal the ills of society. Whether or not we agree with their diagnoses, they offer an important and perceptive critique of our society at the end of the millennium.

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Discover the captivating world of religious revival with "The Revenge of God: The Resurgence of Islam, Christianity, and Judaism in the Modern World." Written by the renowned expert Gilles Kepel, this best-selling French book is now available in translation. As one of Europe's leading authorities on Islamic societies, Kepel provides an insightful and compelling account of the resurgence of religious belief in today's modern world.

Unlike other publications that merely focus on fundamentalism in contemporary religion, Kepel digs deeper, exploring radical movements within Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. By transcending the limitations of the term "fundamentalism," he unveils the complexities and dynamics of revivalist movements worldwide. From America to Europe and the Middle East, this book takes you on a captivating journey through Protestant televangelists, ultra-Orthodox Jews, Islamic militants, and the charismatic renewal.

Kepel argues that these movements are not just reactionary forces, but rather true reflections of our time. Comprising of young, educated, and modern individuals, each group seeks to reshape society based on their respective holy scriptures and values. This book delves into their strategies, both from above and below, as they attempt to influence state power and transform the daily lives of the masses.

Now is the time to explore the remarkable insights presented by these religious movements. Just as the workers' movements of the past shed light on social ills, today's revivalists offer important critiques of our society at the turn of the millennium. Whether or not you agree with their perspectives, "The Revenge of God" will undoubtedly expand your understanding of the world and its religious dynamics.

Don't miss out on this thought-provoking book. Grab your copy of "The Revenge of God: The Resurgence of Islam, Christianity, and Judaism in the Modern World" now!

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