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What a find! I began reading and finished in one (fairly brief) sitting. It clarifies the morass of myths surrounding "good" Muslims and Christians.
It doesn't pretend to be a thesis on this huge topic. After reading it, I feel I have a yeoman's knowledge of the underpinnings behind Mid-East religious strife. I can hold my own in any discussion of the various issues and the content greatly informs my reading of news and editorial pieces. Such a deal for an enjoyable part of an afternoon.
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The Bible and the Qur'an by Jacques Jomier
Tim Dunn, January 6, 2007
What a find! I began reading and finished in one (fairly brief) sitting. It clarifies the morass of myths surrounding "good" Muslims and Christians.It doesn't pretend to be a thesis on this huge topic. After reading it, I feel I have a yeoman's knowledge of the underpinnings behind Mid-East religious strife. I can hold my own in any discussion of the various issues and the content greatly informs my reading of news and editorial pieces. Such a deal for an enjoyable part of an afternoon.
(2 of 4 readers found this comment helpful)
The River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt's Darkest Journey by Candice Millard
Tim Dunn, December 12, 2006
A most exciting trip in years. Once the crew got on the river, I felt the current carry me through the book.(7 of 16 readers found this comment helpful)