A fascinating excursion into the history of blasphemy from Gerd Schwerhoff. This book takes you through two thousand years of insulting God, prophets and saints. From ancient reformers who insult the images of saints, to the philosopher Voltaire, who argues against punishment for blasphemy. Discover why blasphemy is not just a relic of the Inquisition, but remains relevant these days - exemplified by the global outrage over the cartoons of Muhammad and the terrorist attack on Charlie Hebdo. Schwerhoff skillfully explains the fine line between mockery and insult and how blasphemy is part of a larger conflict that can lead to extreme violence. "Insulting God" is a time-tested story that is incredibly relevant to contemporary social discourse.