Where God Was Born: A Journey by Land to the Roots of Religion - Couverture rigide

Feiler, Bruce

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0060574879 ISBN 13 : 9780060574871

Editeur : William Morrow, 2005

Synopsis

Where God Was Born At a time when America debates its values and the world braces for religious war, Bruce Feiler, author of the New York Times bestsellers Walking the Bible and Abraham, travels ten thousand miles through the heart of the Middle East--Israel, Iraq, and Iran--and examines the question: Is religion tearing us apart ... or can it bring us together?Where God Was Born combines the adventure of a wartime chronicle, the excitement of an archaeological detective story, and the insight of personal spiritual exploration. Taking readers to biblical sites not seen by Westerners for decades, Feiler's journey uncovers little-known details about the common roots of Judaism, ...

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur :

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.

Revue de presse :

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

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

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: William Morrow
• Date d'édition: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0060574879
• ISBN 13: 9780060574871
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 416