Karen Armstrong

Born in 1944
History
  • Karen Armstrong is a renowned author specializing in comparative religion.

  • She has written numerous books on various religious topics, including "The Case for God," "A History of God," and "Islam." Armstrong's work has been translated into 45 languages, demonstrating her global influence.

  • In 2008, she was awarded the TED Prize and worked on the Charter for Compassion, a collaborative effort involving multiple religious traditions.

  • Armstrong has received several accolades for her contributions to religious understanding, including the Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Medal and the British Academy's inaugural Nayef Al-Rodhan Prize for Transcultural Understanding.

Books by Karen Armstrong