This book is for readers exploring world religions. Carman presents a fascinating exploration of the nature of God by comparing diverse beliefs across various religions. He analyzes polarities such as justice/mercy and immanence/transcendence, highlighting their significance in shaping the understanding of God in different religions. Readers who are interested in comparative religion and seeking a deeper understanding of the divine will find this book thought-provoking.

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This is a   book and is therefore non- returnable.This intriguing book compares beliefs concerning the nature of God in a variety of world religions by focusing on a number of "polarities," or pairs of qualities in the divine character that are seemingly opposed. Carman examines such polarities as supremacy/accessibility, immanence/transcendence, justice/mercy, and majesty/meekness, tracing their roles in the understandings of God expressed by Christianity, Hinduism, Judaism, Islam, and Buddhism.

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