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Abraham's Curse: Child Sacrifice in the Legacies of the West by Chilton, Bruce

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Condition
Good
A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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“Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ...
Binding
Hardcover
Weight
1 lbs
Product Group
Book
IsTextBook
No
ISBN
0385520271
Book Title
Abraham's Curse : the Roots of Violence in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Item Length
9.6 in
Publication Year
2008
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Item Height
1 in
Author
Bruce Chilton
Genre
Religion
Topic
Judaism / General, Ethnic & Tribal, Biblical Biography / Old Testament, History
Item Weight
16.1 Oz
Item Width
6.3 in
Number of Pages
272 Pages

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Tracing the impact of the story of Abraham and Isaac on the beliefs and teachings of Judaism, Islam, and Christianity, the author makes the case that the sacrifice of children in the name of religion is still a fundamental part of our lives and culture.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0385520271
ISBN-13
9780385520270
eBay Product ID (ePID)
61639030

Product Key Features

Book Title
Abraham's Curse : the Roots of Violence in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
Number of Pages
272 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2008
Topic
Judaism / General, Ethnic & Tribal, Biblical Biography / Old Testament, History
Genre
Religion
Author
Bruce Chilton
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
16.1 Oz
Item Length
9.6 in
Item Width
6.3 in

Additional Product Features

Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
Praise for "Rabbi Jesus" "Bruce Chilton's masterpiece of religious narrative marks a genuinely new and important step beyond the now-faltering historical Jesus movement." --Jacob Neusner, "Jerusalem Post" "Open this book and see Jesus as you've never seen him . . . This is one heck of a good read." --"National Catholic Reporter ""Engaging and lively . . . Chilton has done an admirable job of taking us into Jesus' world and witnessing the life of one of history's most important figures." --"Charlotte Observer """Rabbi Jesus "is a scholarly pursuit that reads more like a novel. The biography flows with the fluidity of an adventure tale, rich in characters, texture, and detail." --"The Herald-Sun" (Durham, North Carolina)" " Praise for "Rabbi Paul ""A worthwhile exploration of a life that has richly touched all of ours." --"Dallas Morning News ""[Chilton's] inviting prose, ability to recreate the cultural contexts of Paul's life, and deep affection for the Apostle bring new life to a tale that has been told many times before." --"Publishers Weekly ""An eloquent biographical masterpiece." --"Jerusalem Post " Praise for "Mary Magdalene: " "A compelling portrait of Mary . . . Graced by both power and wit, Chilton's book aims to reshape and reorient the imagination of a new generation." --"The Christian Science Monitor ""Chilton is an eloquent, erudite, insightful, and pastorally sensitive biblical scholar. He has produced a profoundly affecting biography of Mary Magdalene." --"America " "An intriguing portrait of a woman strong enough to break through cultural misogyny . . . fascinating reading." --"Fort Worth Star-Telegram ", Praise forRabbi Jesus "Bruce Chilton's masterpiece of religious narrative marks a genuinely new and important step beyond the now-faltering historical Jesus movement." -Jacob Neusner,Jerusalem Post "Open this book and see Jesus as you've never seen him . . . This is one heck of a good read." -National Catholic Reporter "Engaging and lively . . . Chilton has done an admirable job of taking us into Jesus' world and witnessing the life of one of history's most important figures." -Charlotte Observer "Rabbi Jesusis a scholarly pursuit that reads more like a novel. The biography flows with the fluidity of an adventure tale, rich in characters, texture, and detail." -The Herald-Sun(Durham, North Carolina) Praise forRabbi Paul "A worthwhile exploration of a life that has richly touched all of ours." -Dallas Morning News "[Chilton's] inviting prose, ability to recreate the cultural contexts of Paul's life, and deep affection for the Apostle bring new life to a tale that has been told many times before." -Publishers Weekly "An eloquent biographical masterpiece." -Jerusalem Post Praise forMary Magdalene: "A compelling portrait of Mary . . . Graced by both power and wit, Chilton's book aims to reshape and reorient the imagination of a new generation." -The Christian Science Monitor "Chilton is an eloquent, erudite, insightful, and pastorally sensitive biblical scholar. He has produced a profoundly affecting biography of Mary Magdalene." -America "An intriguing portrait of a woman strong enough to break through cultural misogyny . . . fascinating reading." -Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Lccn
2007-030288
Target Audience
Trade
Dewey Decimal
222/.11064
Lc Classification Number
Bs1238.S24c45 2008
Copyright Date
2008

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