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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.
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, Christians, and Muslims. One man holds the key to our deepest fears -- and our possible reconciliation. Abraham. 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.
Bruce Feiler is the New York Times bestselling author of seven books, including Walking the Bible, Abraham, and Where God Was Born, as well as the host of Walking the Bible on PBS. An award-winning author, journalist, and speaker, Feiler is a graduate of Yale and Cambridge Universities. He is a frequent contributor to NPR, CNN, and Fox News. He lives in Brooklyn, NY with his wife and twin daughters.
"Quietly brilliant. . . passionate and prayerful."
"A vivid and discerning tour through a land that reflects this epochal figure’s life of exile, questioning...and faith."
"A compelling read."
"Compelling."
"An engaging, timely book."
"Feiler’s book probably couldn’t have come at a better time."
"A heartrending journey...fascinating."
"Captures the beauty and desolation of the landscape, the tension of its shared holy places..."
"Engaging, accessible."
"An exquisitely written journey...100 percent engaging."--
"A winning mix of insight, passion, and historical research...provides a basis for fostering genuine communication."
"A thoughtful combination of theology, history and travel writing."
"Feiler’s pluralistic view of this pivotal figure is intriguing."
"Feiler’s combination of journalism, commentary and self-discovery tells the reader volumes about humankind."
"Scrupulously fair in reporting the thinking of all of the traditions...appealing."
"Fascinating...an intriguing page turner."
"This is a joy to read."
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