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I have always seen the scriptures on different terms which I'm sure, is why I am very pleased that this book came to my attention. Rabbi
Sacks confronts our senses with injustice, baseless hatred, persecution, revenge, atrocities... every sensibility is assaulted. He makes us look at the litany of tragedies that have occurred to the Jewish nations. Yet, somehow I can't help hearing all our stories. The evil we inflict upon one another.

We like to speak of being "woke", but it's extremely difficult not to be in reading this book. It is absolutely needful.

His introduction to Abraham is simplified truth. He says Abraham, "Ruled no empire, commanded no army, conquered no territory, delivered no prophecies. He lived differently from his neighbors, yet he fought for them, prayed for them."

Rabbi Sacks goes on to lift up that, "Abraham lived a life being true to his faith and a blessing to others, regardless of their faith."

To the Christians, Jews and Muslims, that have got that part right! AMEN.

I love what the Rabbi is saying here...his reminder that "Abrahamic monotheism entered the world as a rejection of imperialism and the use of force to make some men masters and others slaves."

I'm listening to the book on Audible.com and reading it when time is much more giving. Approx 27 minutes into Chapter 1 Rabbi Sacks delineates the achievements of secularists over the sacred. I call them "achievements" because they have done quite well at separating the common Christian from their faith and directed them toward "other" gods.

I don't expect everyone to agree with my choice in words here, but let's talk about it. What are your thoughts?

In Chapter 2, the Rabbi addresses another point that has proven difficult for some Christians who feel that GOD is too harsh and does not appear to be a GOD of love and compassion. There is much difficulty reconciling Elohim with Adonai. As complex as we are as human beings, we can find it hard to deal with the image and likeness we find in the complexities of GOD.

The problem is, that if GOD has lower standards... standards that we are more comfortable with, would the Abraham Faith still be standing today?

Could we have survived in a warm and fuzzy comfort zone? or did he have a better plan in mind?

The author made a good point I want to comment on. God Is a God of compassion, love, peace but there is been so much senseless killing in His name.

The scriptures are taken out of context and used to justify murder.

This is my first book club.

Awesome! So glad you have joined us🌹as your very 1st book club! We’re honored to have you collaborate with us on such important topics as this one.

As the three major faiths in the world, we have each done damage to the Kingdom & the Name of God, in some shape, fashion, or form. Something both Christians and Jews should understand as serious error, being that we are charged to give account (Daniel 6:2), that the King of Kings should suffer no damage.

Let’s agree for a major shift to occur - that an excellent spirit shall apprehend all that align themselves in the Faith of Abraham!