Paradox Interactive announces Crusader Kings II: Sons of Abraham, a fifth expansion for Crusader Kings II that imbues the strategy game with the bane of the cocktail party, religious conflict. This is coming via digital distribution on November 18th, and to help catch us up on the project in a hurry, the first developer's diary is online. Here's word on the game:

Religion is the hot topic of the day and the faithful’s prayers have been answered; the divine powers at Paradox Interactive and Paradox Development Studio today announce Crusader Kings II: Sons of Abraham. Introducing a Holy Grail of new features, the blessed fifth expansion of the globally acclaimed strategy/RPG Crusader Kings II honors the big three in Medieval Europe: Christianity, Judaism and Islam. Deceit, politics and power are fine as long as they are in the name of one true god!

Become enlightened on Crusader Kings II: Sons of Abraham’s features and mechanics with the Paradox Development Studio team in a brand new developer diary: http://forum.paradoxplaza.com/

Plunge into the powerful and profitable world of Papal politics, appointing your bishops, gaining influence with the College of Cardinals and reap the rewards of the Pope’s money and favours. Show your devotion with the Holy Orders; their clout will come in handy when you want to expel troublesome relatives to a monastery! Pick sides of the Islamic debate, choosing to follow the rationalist Mutazili or opposing Ashari or play as a Jewish lord and restore the Kingdom of Israel. Crusader Kings II: Sons of Abraham features hundreds of new religious events no matter what doctrine you follow!

Get ready to get spiritual as you crusade your way to greatness in the name of YOUR one true god!