The Truth About Ishmael - Couverture souple

Gauss, James F.

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798989755660

Editeur : James Gauss Books, 2025

Synopsis

For millennia, the question of Ishmael’s place within the Abrahamic tradition has shaped religious identity, cultural narratives, and geopolitical thought. Muslims, Jews, and Christians alike have drawn upon the story of Abraham and his sons to interpret their origins and spiritual inheritance. Yet, the historical and textual foundations behind these claims remain vigorously debated.

The Truth About Ishmael presents Gauss’s investigation into these ancient narratives. Drawing on the Hebrew Bible—particularly the Book of Genesis—and reviewing historical inscriptions, cultural traditions, and religious interpretations, Gauss explores the origins of Ishmael, his descendants, and the covenantal questions surrounding him.

The book argues that the earliest and most detailed historical record referencing Abraham and Ishmael is found exclusively in the biblical text, with external historical mentions appearing only centuries later. Gauss examines why Islamic tradition relies on the biblical account while simultaneously critiquing its reliability, and what this tension reveals about the development of Abrahamic identity.

Addressing themes of genealogy, prophecy, theology, and cultural legacy, The Truth About Ishmael aims to challenge assumptions and invite readers to reconsider a figure who continues to influence global faith traditions.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: James Gauss Books
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798989755660
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 26
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Printed by Amazon on behalf of the author; https://www.amazon.fr/hz/contact-us; ; c/o Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy; Luxembourg; L-1855; Luxembourg