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

Feiler, Bruce

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9780060826147: Where God Was Born: A Journey by Land to the Roots of Religion

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0060826142 ISBN 13: 9780060826147

Publisher: William Morrow & Company, 2005

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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, Bruce Feiler's journey uncovers little-known details about the common roots of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and affirms the importance of the Bible in today's world.

In his intimate, accessible style, Feiler invites readers on a never-in-a-lifetime experience:

Israel Feiler takes a perilous helicopter dive over Jerusalem, treks through secret underground tunnels, and locates the spot where David toppled Goliath.

Iraq After being airlifted into Baghdad, Feiler visits the Garden of Eden and the birthplace of Abraham.

Iran Feiler explores the home of the Bible's first messiah and uncovers the secret burial place of Queen Esther.

Where God Was Born is a daring quest that offers a rare, universal vision of God that can inspire different faiths to an allegiance of hope.

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Review:

"A marvelous account . . . Erudite yet immensely readable, Feiler chronicles a spiritual journey to the roots of Western civilization."--Booklist

"Feiler contends that the Bible's moral vision transcends land, power, and nationality."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)

About the Author:

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.

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