An Atheist's History of Belief

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<p><b>What first prompted prehistoric man, sheltering in the shadows of deep caves, to call upon the realm of the spirits?</b></p><p><b>And why has belief thrived ever since, leading us to invent heaven and hell, sin and redemption, and above all, gods?</b></p><p>Religion reflects our deepest hopes and fears; whether you are a believer or, like Matthew Kneale, a non-believer who admires mankind's capacity to create and to imagine, it has shaped our world. And as our dreams and nightmares have changed over the millennia, so have our beliefs - from shamans to Aztec priests, from Buddhists to Christians: the gods we created have evolved with us.</p><p>Belief is humanity's most epic invention. It has always been our closest companion and greatest consolation. To understand it is to better understand ourselves.</p>

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Matthew Kneale studied Modern History at Oxford University. He is the author of several novels, including<i>English Passengers</i>which won the Whitbread Award and was shortlisted for the Booker Prize. He lives in Rome.

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