| Plot Summary of Abraham: A Journey to the Heart of Three Faiths |
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"Journalist and editor Bruce Feiler noted that Abraham is a central figure in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam and decided to study him as a historical and mythic figure, in the hope of finding commonalities between the three great religions. He talks to theologians and ministers from various sects and faiths, examines the historic and spiritual literature, and travels to the various places where Abraham is supposed to have lived, traveled, and died, both to see what might have been and how things are at these locations today. This is a fairly easy read, light on the philosophy, and if it provides no real answers, it lights a hopeful light in a world of violence and suspicion."
David Loftus, Resident Scholar
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Kind Of History
Time of history:
- 0-1000 AD
- 2000-0 BC
- Bible Time!
History of religion?
Yes
Nationality?
- Israel
Religion?
- Many different religions
Subjects of this Historical Account
Ethnicity (if plays a major part)
- Arabic
Is the portrayal sympathetic?
- Somewhat sympathetic
From a certain profession/group?
- religious leaders
Setting
Asia/Pacific
Yes
Asian country:
- Iraq
- Iran/Persia
Middle East?
Yes
Middle East
- Israel
If applicable, liberal/conservative?
- Historian is moderately liberal
Style
How much gore?
- 1 (None)
How fast-paced is the book?
- 4 (a fair amount)
Accounts of torture and death?
- generic/vague references to death/punishment
Book makes you feel...
- thoughtful
How much focus on stories of individuals?
- Focuses on brief history of a lot of players
How much romance?
- 2 (a little)
Pictures/Illustrations?
- None
Length of book
- 201-250 pages
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