Originally published in the 1960s, this book caused a stir in theological circles with its provocative thesis that God was dead in modern Western culture. Vahanian traces the history of the idea of God from ancient times to the present and offers an analysis of why the idea of God no longer holds the same weight in contemporary society. A thought-provoking read for anyone interested in the intersection of religion and culture.

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