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Monotheism, Polytheism, and Atheism: A Comparative Study Through the Qur'an, Bible, Talmud, Vedas, and Bhagavad Gita
Paperback
Series: Foundations of Comparative Religion and Philosophy
Comparative ReligionReligion General Islam
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jun 30 2026
Pages: 106
Weight: 0.58
Height: 0.22 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
What is ultimate reality?
Does human existence have purpose, accountability, and meaning?
How have the world's major belief systems answered these enduring questions across history and civilization?
Throughout history, humanity has sought answers to life's deepest questions. Different civilizations have developed religious and philosophical traditions to explain the origin of existence, the nature of God, morality, human purpose, and human destiny. Monotheism, Polytheism, and Atheism presents a balanced, scholarly, and accessible exploration of these three influential worldviews through a comparative study of the Qur'an, the Bible, the Talmud, the Vedas, and the Bhagavad Gita.
Designed as both a comparative religion textbook and a comprehensive religion and philosophy reference, this book examines the theological, philosophical, ethical, and historical foundations of belief without promoting or criticizing any particular tradition. Instead, it encourages readers to understand each worldview on its own terms before engaging in thoughtful comparison.
Readers seeking a clear philosophy of religion explained or a structured introduction to theology will find a logical progression from the origins of belief systems to the concepts of divine unity, multiple deities, and atheistic perspectives. The discussion includes theology and ethics research, exploring accountability, revelation, reason, morality, consciousness, purpose, and the influence of civilization and religion on culture and society.
The book presents a careful religious beliefs comparison, drawing upon primary scriptural sources and philosophical arguments while maintaining an objective perspective. Topics include Tawḥīd in Islam, divine unity in Judaism and Christianity, concepts of Brahman in the Vedic tradition, philosophical critiques of polytheism, and classical and modern approaches to atheism.
Whether your interest lies in a world religions academic study, the history of religious thought, or a deeper understanding of philosophical inquiry, each chapter encourages thoughtful reflection and informed analysis.
Ideal for religious studies for students, educators, researchers, and thoughtful readers interested in understanding world faiths, belief systems and ethics, and the relationship between religion and philosophy, this book also promotes meaningful faith and reason discussion while encouraging critical thinking about belief.
Inside This Book- Foundations and historical development of Monotheism, Polytheism, and Atheism
- Comparative analysis of the Qur'an, Bible, Talmud, Vedas, and Bhagavad Gita
- Scriptural perspectives on God, revelation, morality, and accountability
- Philosophical arguments concerning existence, purpose, consciousness, and ethics
- Historical development of major belief systems
- Comparative evaluation of theology, philosophy, ethics, and civilization
- The influence of belief systems on law, culture, and society
- Key findings and informed dialogue across differing worldviews
Written in a respectful, analytical, and non-polemical style, this book is intended to inform rather than persuade, encouraging readers to engage with diverse perspectives through careful study and reasoned analysis.
Whether you are a student, educator, researcher, believer, skeptic, or simply a curious reader, this book invites you to explore one of humanity's most enduring conversations with an open mind and a commitment to informed understanding. If you value evidence-based inquiry, respectful comparative study, and intellectual exploration, begin your journey with Monotheism, Polytheism, and Atheism today.
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