Abraham

Zusatztext "Feiler's combination of journalism! commentary and self-discovery tells the reader volumes about humankind." Informationen zum Autor Bruce Feiler is the author of six consecutive New York Times bestsellers, including Abraham , Where God Was Born , America's Prophet , The Council of Dads , and The Secrets of Happy Families . He is a columnist for the New York Times , a popular lecturer, and a frequent commentator on radio and television. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife and twin daughters. Klappentext Both immediate and timeless, Abraham tells the powerful story of one man's search for the shared ancestor of Judaism, Christianity, andIslam. Traveling through war zones, braving violence at religious sites, andseeking out faith leaders, Bruce Feiler uncovers the defining yet divisive role that Abraham plays for half the world's believers. Provocative anduplifting, Abraham offers a thoughtful and inspiring vision of unity that redefines what we think about our neighbors, our future, and ourselves. This P.S. edition features an extra 16 pages of insights into the book, including author interviews, recommended reading, and more. Zusammenfassung In this timely, provocative, and uplifting journey, the bestselling author of Walking the Bible searches for the man at the heart of the world’s three monotheistic religions—and today’s deadliest conflicts. At a moment when the world is asking “can the religions get along?” one figure stands out as the shared ancestor of Jews, Muslims, and Christians. One man holds the key to our deepest fears—and our possible reconciliation. Abraham is that man. Bruce Feiler set out on a personal quest to better understand our common patriarch. Traveling in war zones, climbing through caves and ancient shrines, and sitting down with the world’s leading religious minds, Feiler uncovers fascinating, little known details of the man who defines faith for half the world. Both immediate and timeless, Abraham is a powerful, universal story, the first-ever interfaith portrait of the man God chose to be his partner. Thoughtful and inspiring, it offers a rare vision of hope that will redefine what we think about our neighbors, our future, and ourselves. ...

Product details

• Authors: Bruce Feiler
• Publisher: William Morrow
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 02.08.2005
• EAN: 9780060838669
• ISBN: 978-0-06-083866-9
• No. of pages: 272
• Dimensions: 136 mm x 205 mm x 18 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; Islam, Israel, Theology, Christianity, Judaism, Religious Festivals, Philosophy of religion, Personal religious testimony and popular inspirational works, Travel and holiday, Religion and beliefs, Religious intolerance, persecution and conflict, History / Ancient, Ancient religions and Mythologies, RELIGION: Christianity / General, RELIGION: Inspirational, RELIGION: History, RELIGION: WORLD RELIGIONS, RELIGION: Comparative Religion, JEWISH STUDIES: HISTORY, RELIGION: Judaism / History, HISTORY: ANCIENT, RELIGION: Islam / Theology, RELIGION: Religious Intolerance, Persecution & Conflict, Religion / World Religions, Jewish Studies / History