Rating: 
Summary: What do you expect?
Review: This book was just plain awful! I am as open-minded as the next person to exploring new theories, especially origin-of-religion theories, but the theory must at least have *some basis* in fact, and yes, history can and does have some FACTS. I borrowed this book from a friend and all I can say is that I'm very happy I didn't pay money for it. I was browsing amazon.com and saw it listed here and was AMAZED by the positive reviews! I was even MORE amazed at how defensive and catty the positive reviewers were about those who wrote negative reviews. I could understand it if the author took negative reviews personally, but other readers??? Geesh! Oh well, I guess I'll get "attacked" now.....
Rating: 
Summary: Mixed bag...
Review: which is why I give it a three. On the negative side, I was dismayed at the lack of footnotes, I found some of her arguements weak, and felt it was wishful thinking in some areas. Ms. Moura was stating her opinions as fact with no research to back it up. At times, she herself states that some ideas can't be proven, but then goes along with a train of thought that has already been shot through with holes due to lack of evidence. If she chooses to have the book go through another edition, I would like to see more archaeological support for her theories.On a positive note, she presents alternative ideas that are incredibly interesting and thought provoking. For example, the prevalence of the Horned God seated in the same position in many different civilizations, the names of many gods and goddesses which share the same root word, and the prevalence of the Maiden, Mother, and Crone in different societies. I found that some ideas were so intertwined and resurface in many different cultures, that to dismiss them as trivial would be an error, for me, the reader. To sum up, take what you can from this book. Use it as a jumping off place for more research. Make sure that you realize prior to reading it, that these are *theories* not proven facts, and you will be fine.
Rating: 
Summary: Very Delightful author.
Review: While this book is an interesting read it can be a challenge to read from cover to cover. It is full of a vast amount of knowledge and background history but, it is delivered in such a way that you believe that you are back in HS History class. So if you are looking for a great reference book that you can go back to once and awhile to read on a specific topic then please do pick this up. if you are looking for a book in which you can sit down and read cover to cover.. Then you may want to check out some of her other books.
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