I'm just starting The Case for God by Karen Armstrong. This is a brand new book (released Sept 22 in multiple formats) that is receiving quite a bit of attention. Although only a few pages into it, the author appears to have done a great job capturing many of the fascinating historic and contemporary dynamics behind spirituality in general and monotheism in particular. Much of her conversation regards notions of God during the periods we are studying in class, that is the God of the Hebrew Bible. She seems to be particularly interested in finding "meaning" through spirituality.
Although a scholar, she does express her unique perspective on theological history. As such, there is a risk her ideas will stand in opposition to things we learn in class. That said, I'm willing to chance it. At 432 pages, it's a tomb. I've opted for the audio version in the author's own voice. Good bedtime "reading."
Here is a link to a great interview with Armstrong by the inimitable Terry Gross of Fresh Air fame: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112968197
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