Where God Was Born: A Daring Adventure Through the Bible's Greatest Stories

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.

“Feiler contends that the Bible’s moral vision transcends land, power, and nationality.” - Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“At once a riviting journey through contemporary conflict zones in Israel, the West Bank, Iraq, and Iran, and a provocative analysis of the Bible considered in the broader context of its times. . . . Dramatic . . . consistently pleasurable and thought-provoking . . . Feiler bravely goes where most would not tread.” - Christian Science Monitor

“A marvelous account . . . Erudite yet immensely readable, Feiler chronicles a spiritual journey to the roots of Western civilization.” - Booklist

“Feiler sets off for some of the world’s most dangerous places to follow the key figures and events of the second half of Hebrew scripture. . . . Driven by world events, Feiler looks for seeds of peace at the root of religious conflict. . . . Excellent . . . Feiler’s careful writing and sweeping histories of the region provide compelling reading. - Washington Post Book World

“Engaging, . . . There is an urgency to Feiler’s quest. . . . His solution is a nobly moral one. . . .[Where God Was Born] is nothing if not topical.” - New York Times Book Review