Inheriting Abraham: The Legacy of the Patriarch in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all salute God's call to Abraham as the beginning of monotheism. But beyond that, the differences in how they interpret this forerunner, his offspring, the near-sacrifice of his son, the kind of community he wanted to create, etc., all prove his legacy is more a bone of contention than a rallying point for unity. 288 pages, hardcover. Yale University.