The Redemption of Althalus – David and Leigh Edding

913pp of epic fantasy
Published by Harper Voyager
Paperback edition 2001
Althalus, a pofessional thief, is chosen by the gods to save the world from the evil god Daeva. He must recover the Book of Deiwos that holds the knowledge of the world.
The authors weave in elements of mythology, religion, and philosophy in this fantasy novel.