Review of Noah's Other Son: Bridging the Gap Between the Bible and the Qu'ran (Hardcover)

NOAH'S OTHER SON: BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN THE BIBLE AND THE QUR'AN examines over twenty figures who plan major roles in both the Old and New Bible Testaments and the Qur'an. Author Brian Brown is a Canadian minister ministering in communities where Christian majorities interact with Muslim and Jewish minorities: his purpose in NOAH'S OTHER SON is to bridge gaps between Islam and the West through considering common religious experiences and images. Even readers well versed in Christianity may be surprised to learn that women who are nameless in the Bible have their records in the Qur'an, and that Noah had a rebellious other son who refused to get on board the ark and thus drowned. A top pick for any serious spirituality collection.



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Review of Jewish Schizophrenia in the Land of Israel: In the Land of Israel (Hardcover)

I have visited Israel many times, and have always been facinated by its multifacited personality. Rabbi David Forman put into words for me the contradictions that I have always felt about Israel.

I found the book to be insightful, and he put a new spin on so many aspects of Israeli society. While his approach is definitely liberal, his analysis is often objective. I particularly liked his introduction where he put the conflicts of Israel into an historical perspective, tracing them from biblical times to the present.

If one wants to learn not only about the larger issues in Israel but also about everday events, then this it the right book. I might add that Rabbi Forman's humor in the second part of the book was most refreshing.

I highly recommend "Jewish Schizophrenia in the Land of Israel." It is informative, thorough and orginal. Most significantly, it really provides the reader with an excellent understanding of all the moral, political, social and religious dilemmas that Israel faces.



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Review of Rosh Hashanah Readings: Inspiration, Information And Contemplation (Hardcover)

This is an excellent book particularly when you are preparing for the High Holy days but can be read at any time.It is full of readings from a wide variety of sources and includes poetry.Some readings are thought provoking others are informative and yet others are moving.There is something for everyone.I strongly recommend this book and its companion "Yom Kippur Readings".Both are excellent resources.



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