Books like Abraham by Bruce Feiler

Christopher Hitchens: The ultimate case against religion and the case for a more secular life based on science and reason.

An engaging blend of river history, Twain’s early steamboat memories, and humorous sketches that inspired his classic "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," offering readers a lively portrait of the Mississippi and its people.

Twin sisters Agnes Lewis and Margaret Gibson journey to Sinai in 1892, explore Convent of Saint Catherine’s library, and discover a pivotal palimpsest that reshaped the Gospels’ historical understanding.

* Why do Jews eat gefilte fish? * Why is a glass broken at the end of a Jewish wedding ceremony? * Why must the chapter of curses in the Torah be read quickly in a low voice? * Why are shrimp and lobster not kosher? * Why do Jews fast on Yom Kippur? * Why are some Matzot square while others are round? If you’ve ever asked or been asked any of these questions, The Jewish Book of Why has all the answers. In this complete, concise, fascinating, and thoroughly informative guide to Jewish life and tradition, Rabbi Alfred J. Kolatch clearly explains both the significance and the origin of nearly every symbol, custom, and practice known to Jewish culture-from Afikomon to Yarmulkes, and from Passover to Purim. Kolatch also dispels many of the prevalent misconceptions and misunderstandings that surround Jewish observance and provides a full and unfettered look at the biblical, historical, and sometimes superstitious reasons and rituals that helped develop Jewish law and custom and make Judaism not just a religion, but a way of life. L’chaim!

Exploring the origins and spread of world religions from the Stone Age to the Axial Age.

Bruce Feiler's Where God Was Born combines adventure, historical exploration, and insights into the roots of Western religion, offering a brave, uplifting vision of God that can inspire interfaith harmony.