The topic of God is a broad one that has been discussed for centuries on end. An abundance of solid ideas, opinions, and answers are available, but these are often locked away inside excessively detailed and dense texts. By comparison, this highly readable reference presents the history of God in clear, comprehensible language and answers a broad range of common questions. Topics addressed include the differences and similarities between the God of the Qur’an, Hebrew Bible, and Christian Bible; God in major religions; the difference between God and religion; and the origins, tenets, and basic facts surrounding atheism, polytheism, and monotheism. Insightful and accessible, this is the ultimate resource on the ultimate religious figure.