Karen Armstrong (author)

Karen Armstrong is a renowned British author and scholar of religion, known for her accessible writing on spiritual and theological topics. She has written extensively about the world's major faiths, emphasizing common values and the importance of compassion. Armstrong’s work often explores the historical development of religions and promotes interfaith understanding and dialogue. She was awarded the TED Prize in 2008 for her efforts to promote global religious tolerance. Her books, such as "The Case for God," aim to make complex religious ideas understandable and relevant to contemporary readers, encouraging respectful discussions about faith and shared human values.