Ricardo V. Sibilla’s God’s Words is a provocative and ambitious deep dive into the contradictions and historical underpinnings of Abrahamic religious texts. The book moves through myth, theology, cultural anthropology, and scriptural analysis to explore how sacred literature, often viewed as peaceful and divine, has historically justified violence, particularly when interpreted through the lens of dogma and what the author calls “magic logic.” Sibilla painstakingly examines how oral traditions evolved into holy scripture and how mistranslations, selective readings, and cultural shifts turned ancient allegories into rigid ideologies. The book’s structure, with its Mystic Pentagon framework and thirty-one “Mystical Steps,” offers a sweeping yet grounded approach to unraveling theological narratives that shaped civilizations, and wars.

I found the writing blunt, sometimes even jarring, but always deeply sincere. Sibilla doesn’t hide behind academic fences. He brings arguments to the table with passion and a clear intent to demystify. Some of the chapters hit hard, especially those that outline inconsistencies in the Bible and Qur’an, not to belittle faith, but to highlight how fragile and human these “divine” words can be. His critique of Eve’s myth and how it shaped millennia of patriarchal structures genuinely made me angry, and not at the book. I was surprised by how much emotion his plain, sometimes raw analysis stirred up. The book’s insistence on peeling back the layers of religious bureaucracy felt rebellious in the best way.

At times, I thought the author leaned into his personal conclusions without always entertaining opposing interpretations. Still, I couldn’t fault the book for that, not when it’s so clearly aimed at readers tired of euphemisms and hungry for honest reckoning. What really stood out to me was how consistently he made the case that violence often hides behind the mask of divine peace. That idea stuck with me. The way he connects historical power structures with the mythmaking of religion feels timely, even urgent. His perspective may come across as aggressive to devout readers, but it’s rooted in empathy for truth, not malice.

God’s Words is a tough and thoughtful read that doesn’t offer easy answers. I’d recommend it to anyone curious about the roots of religious extremism, particularly readers who appreciate straightforward writing. It’s not for those looking for spiritual comfort. It’s for seekers of clarity, skeptics, and people who’ve always had that itch that something doesn’t add up in Sunday school stories.

Pages: 404 | ASIN : B0DTK6FWGT