By Bruce Feilor
I would heartily recommend this book to anyone who wants to understand the roots of conflict among the three major religions : Islam, Judaism and Christianity. We have so much in common as far as roots and common ancestry and yet so much hatred. Feilor's book explains the manner that the conflict stems from Abraham. He tells of each religion's different mythology about Abraham, and what each story has in common. A knowledge of the sameness and differences, strengths and weaknesses of each religious category could lead us to greater peace and understanding among nations.
Other related books I would recommend:
(From my religion's perspective on Abraham)
The Book of Abraham, in The Pearl of Great Price (Latter-Day Saint Scripture)
The Women of Genesis trilogy by Orson Scott Card
Also:
The Anatomy of Peace by The Arbinger Institute
The Chosen by Chaim Potok
Anything else you would recommend?
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I've enjoyed your book reviews! Thanks for posting them. I will have to be careful talking about books around you now because you have read such a huge number of so many good, serious books. I've read some, but they're almost always for entertainment purposes.
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