I agree Laura. I have studied religious texts for many years. What I find interesting here, is that with the smokescreen of religious fever removed, we find believable people, not just text references. The references may allow us to lean towards believing that these people existed at this time. This book has helped me to understand them better, and to see the motivation behind some of the things they did.

Growing old gracefully is O.K. but growing old disgracefully is much more fun.