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Abraham : A Journey to the Heart of Three Faiths
by Bruce Feiler

Published: 2002-09
Hardcover : 240 pages
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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?” ...

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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, 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.

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  "Abraham: A Journey to the Heart of Three Faiths"by Pat K. (see profile) 11/05/10

3 Faiths call Abraham Father and like most siblings we all fight and squabble and try to be #1 with Father and to put our siblings down. This book should be read by all members of each faith that call... (read more)

 
  "learned alot about connections between civilizations"by Barbara D. (see profile) 10/02/08

OUr book club read this,mostly protestants, catholic and a few jews. I was the token buddist. It was enlightening for them to see how the Abraham story belongs to them all.

 
  "Great discussion book!"by Susan M. (see profile) 05/16/08

Our book club found this book to be fascinating. We are varied group religiously speaking so it was very interesting to read this and get everyone's opinion. It is not a religious book per se. Worth... (read more)

 
  "Abraham: A Journey to the Heart of Three Faiths"by Lisa M. (see profile) 03/11/08

This book captures the essence of the three major religions and their commonalities.

 
  "Lots to discuss with this book"by Wayne N. (see profile) 01/25/06

Don't be put off by the religion-based theme of this book. It is as much about a search for an understanding that might bind the wounds of modern society as it is about the common source of ... (read more)

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