false 128431 3 Bruce Feiler's latest book combines now familiar elements into his own peculiar, delightful alchemy. Any particular page may be found effortlessly weaving together strands of theology, biblical exegesis, physical exploration, history and personal reflection as Feiler continues his journey of discovery, looking at the common roots of Christianity, Islam and Judaism. The Middle East has become a more dangerous place since the writing of his first book in this vein, <i>Walking the Bible</i>. But Feiler is impelled to answer his continued call, even when a flak jacket is necessary. He explores tunnels under Jerusalem. Goes to where David may have slain Goliath. Even looks for the Garden of Eden in Iraq while acknowledging that "the garden would never be found." It is this externalization of searches typically only made in the heart that fascinates us and brings power to Feiler's narrative. In one of the more compelling sections of the book, a meditation on Jonah, Feiler makes a persuasive argument that "God cares only that you conduct yourself in a moral way&#8230; And what might come across as preaching in another context is instead organic; Feiler's ideas seem to grow as much out of his travel and present-day experience as they do from Scripture and history. Of particular interest is his writing on King Cyrus II. He travels to Persepolis, in modern-day Iran, and finds an ancient precedent for religious tolerance in this king who helped the Jews build the Second Temple. Feiler provokes us to reflect that if the Bible itself can sing the praises of a king who accepted the various religions of those he ruled, perhaps there is hope we can find room for more tolerance in our own time. Highly recommended.--<i>Ed Dobeas</i> 123691 2005 Where God Was Born: A Daring Adventure Through the Bible's Greatest Stories total:75|5:19|4:31|3:21|2:3|1:1| 75 289 129 17 3 0 false false Sun Apr 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Sun Oct 05 03:41:55 -0700 2008 Sun Oct 05 03:42:26 -0700 2008 more...]]> 3 0 false false Sun Jun 07 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sun Jun 14 19:48:50 -0700 2009 Sun Jun 14 20:02:26 -0700 2009 more...]]> 0 0 false false Sun Apr 12 11:14:06 -0700 2009 Sun Apr 12 11:14:21 -0700 2009 ]]> 5 0 true false Fri Jun 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Tue Jun 19 07:34:12 -0700 2007 Tue Jun 19 07:37:15 -0700 2007 more...]]> 5 0 false false Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2006 Mon May 07 17:12:02 -0700 2007 Mon May 07 17:13:45 -0700 2007 more...]]> 4 0 false false Fri Aug 14 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Mon Jun 08 08:06:57 -0700 2009 Fri Aug 14 06:02:35 -0700 2009
08.14.2009 - I finished listening. A great book! I like Bruce Feilers style. He has an ability to relate on such a personal/humble level. I'm not exactl...more...]]> 5 0 false false Tue Jun 10 05:24:17 -0700 2008 Tue Jun 10 05:25:53 -0700 2008 more...]]> 5 0 false false Wed May 13 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sat Jan 10 21:14:38 -0800 2009 Wed May 13 17:46:57 -0700 2009 ]]> 5 0 false false Thu Mar 01 00:00:00 -0800 2007 Sun Mar 25 21:37:50 -0700 2007 Sun Mar 25 21:40:36 -0700 2007 4 0 true false Tue May 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Sat Jun 09 07:49:22 -0700 2007 Sat Jun 09 07:52:29 -0700 2007 3 0 false false Sun Mar 02 06:17:36 -0800 2008 Sun Mar 02 06:20:15 -0800 2008 4 0 false false Thu Mar 20 06:41:40 -0700 2008 Thu Mar 20 06:43:44 -0700 2008 5 0 false false Thu Oct 23 19:26:24 -0700 2008 Tue Jun 03 06:36:37 -0700 2008 Thu Oct 23 19:26:24 -0700 2008 1 2 0 false false Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2006 Tue Jul 17 07:00:11 -0700 2007 Tue Jul 17 07:01:19 -0700 2007 0 0 false false Sun Sep 16 08:35:45 -0700 2007 Sun Sep 16 08:36:44 -0700 2007 3 0 false false Thu May 08 00:52:33 -0700 2008 Thu May 08 00:52:56 -0700 2008 4 0 false false Tue May 27 09:17:32 -0700 2008 Thu May 15 06:56:10 -0700 2008 Tue May 27 09:17:32 -0700 2008 0 0 false false Sat Nov 07 17:33:37 -0800 2009 Sat Nov 07 17:33:45 -0800 2009 0 0 false false Sat Nov 07 09:56:31 -0800 2009 Sat Nov 07 09:56:31 -0800 2009 4 0 false false Wed Nov 04 13:02:43 -0800 2009 Wed Nov 04 13:02:43 -0800 2009