A review by bfoster116
Abraham: A Journey to the Heart of Three Faiths by Bruce Feiler

3.0

Best part of the book is the deep Biblical exegesis on the Abraham and Issac story (or Ishmael depending on what tradition you are reading) and I particularly enjoyed the section on each of the three Abrahamic religions - I learned a lot about Islam and the way Muslims have interpreted the life of Abraham and Ishmael in particular. I agree with the author's thesis that we must find common ground with people of different faiths - to view and read sacred texts in a way that accepts other religions, and not a way that condemns them. This is so important if we want to see a world of true religious freedom with less violence and have inter-religious dialogues with members of different faiths.