Judaism

This book examines the origins of the Old Testament, one of the foundation stones of Western Civilization. Adam to Ahab begins with a fictitious but plausible tale about how the early books of the Bible were written, providing a means for the reader to enter that ancient world in which the stories from Adam to Ahab were recorded.

“Robertson introduces his translated ciphers of Genesis and I
Chronicles with a meticulous exhibition of evidence in support of his
thesis. As the reader proceeds, a picture of the biblical world begins
to take shape that highlights a struggle between ideas….

“This moving and informative anthology helps us grasp for the first
time what Jewish women endured, both as Jews and as women.”–Elie Wiesel
“A timely answer to a timely question.”–Raul Hilberg, author, The
Destruction of the European Jews

“[Different Voices] is a powerful and shattering account–via
personal testimony, reflections, and interpretive essays–of women’s experience
of the Holocaust and its aftermath.

"The definitive biography"--Mary
Deeley, Booklist

"It's a book that provides not only a superb
introduction to Buber's life and work but almost a short course of instruction
in the practice of 'I and Thou' as a philosophical method.

In the last century a series of revolutions have reshaped the nature
of Jewish communities in the United States and in Israel. Judaism, including
the religious ideologies, institutions and orientations of Jews, has been
transformed as a part of, and in response to, the revolutionary changes
in the social contexts of the Jewish communities.

"More than a collection, this work is a great
symphony of reflections with each section enhancing the others. The result
is a wholeness of admirable magnitude."­­--Harry James
Cargas, Webster University
".

“...this collection of writings indicates
that diverse voices can articulate common concerns and that the future
of each and every Jew is linked to the success of the community as a whole.”–The
Jewish Standard
“The eclectic group of thinkers represented
in this book touch many nerves and expose important and sensitive issues.

"Jewish Sacred Music and Jewish Identity is a must for anyone who wants to more closely examine the relationship between culture, religion, and its music."
--Midwest Book Review

"Cantor Sharlin possesses a remarkable understanding of the Jewish musical tradition.

"[I]nformative and stimulating....I recommend this volume to both Jews and Muslims who would like to get an insight into a neighbor's religion as well as a new insight into one's own religion."
--Rabbi Allen S.

It examines the real problems...
Jewish-Muslim Encounters: History, Philosophy and Culture examines the real problems which exist between the two traditions and presents contemporary conflict in an understandable theological and historical context.

“Waxman has that rare quality of making a complex subject accessible to everyone! A must read for Kabbalah students!”
—Edwin Harkness Spina, author Mystic Warrior

“Highly informative, easy to read and extremely entertaining! Well written, authoritative and thoroughly enjoyable!”
—Dr.

"Highly recommended for community library Judaic studies collections."
—The Midwest Book Review

"...interesting descriptions and analysis.... There are very suggestive pieces by Richard L.