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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.
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“Scrupulously fair in reporting the thinking of all of the traditions...appealing.” Nashville Tennessean
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“A thoughtful combination of theology, history and travel writing.” Austin American-Statesman
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“A compelling read.” St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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”A vivid and discerning tour through a land that reflects this epochal figures life of exile, questioning...and faith.” Kirkus Reviews
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“Feilers book probably couldnt have come at a better time.” Raleigh News & Observer
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“Quietly brilliant. . . passionate and prayerful.” Booklist
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“An engaging, timely book.” Book Magazine
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“Feilers pluralistic view of this pivotal figure is intriguing.” Washington Post Book World
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“Feilers combination of journalism, commentary and self-discovery tells the reader volumes about humankind.” Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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“This is a joy to read.” Publishers Weekly (starred review)
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“An exquisitely written journey...100 percent engaging.”-- Boston Globe
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“Fascinating...an intriguing page turner.” St. Petersburg Times
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“A heartrending journey...fascinating.” Colorado Springs Gazette
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“Captures the beauty and desolation of the landscape, the tension of its shared holy places...” Oregonian
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“A winning mix of insight, passion, and historical research...provides a basis for fostering genuine communication.” Christian Science Monitor
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“Compelling.” Arizona Republic
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“Engaging, accessible.” Miami Herald
Synopsis
Bruce Feiler embarks on another one-of-a-kind journey: a search for the man at the heart of three of the world's most influential religions -- and at the center of today's deadliest wars. Abraham, the New York Times bestseller, now features a new afterword by the author and a P.S. Section.
Here is one man's personal quest to better understand the patriarch of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, the man all three religions call "God's Friend." Abraham is the lynchpin of the Arab-Israeli Conflict. He is the focal point of the battle between the United States and Islamic terrorists. He is the father of twelve million Jews, one billion Muslims, and three billion Christians.
Feiler uncovers many little known details about Abraham, including his defining roles in the Jewish New Year, the Easter liturgy, and the Muslim Hajj. From his revolutionary call to leave the land of his family, to his pain at banishing his beloved first son Ishmael, to his dramatic decision to sacrifice his favored son Isaac, Abraham has defined what it means to be a person of faith.
Bruce Feiler is the bestselling author of Where God Was Born, Walking the Bible and Abraham, as well as four previous books of nonfiction. Feiler is a frequent contributor to NPR's "All Things Considered," a contributing editor for Gourmet, and has written for The New Yorker, the New York Times Magazine, the Washington Post, USA Today, Esquire, and Conde Nast Traveler.
"A winning mix of insight, passion, and historical research ... This book] provides a basis for fostering genuine communication." -- Christian Science Monitor
--Oregonian
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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.
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In this timely, provocative, and uplifting bestseller, Feiler searches for the man at the heart of the world's three monotheistic religions and today's deadliest conflicts.
About the Author
Bruce Feiler is the New York Timesbestselling author of seven books, including Walking the Bible, Abraham, and Where God Was Born, as well as the host of Walking the Bibleon 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.