Rife with incest, adultery, rape, and murder, the biblical story of Jacob and his children must have troubled ancient readers. By any standard, this was a family with problems. This title retraces the steps of ancient biblical interpreters as they struggled with such problems.

Sets the "Genesis" tale to the different version told in the Qur'an and the depictions of it by Rembrandt, and explores how Thomas Mann's retelling in "Joseph and His Brothers" reworks these versions.

"The Tent of Abraham" is the first book to tell the entire story of Abraham and to reenergize it as a basis for peace. Written by three leaders belonging to different faiths, the book explores in accessible language the mythic quality and the teachings of reconciliation that are embedded in the Torah, the Qur'an, and the Bible.

Argues for the importance of the Old Testament prophets for the modern world.

Presents the history of how two countries on the northern edge of Europe built societies in the twentieth century that became objects of inspiration and envy around the world. This title tells how Norway and Sweden achieved a rare feat by realizing grand visions of societies that combine stability, prosperity, and social welfare.

A pocket-sized book filled with inspirational religious thoughts on the theme of comfort. Each page has an inspirational thought or idea, along with a related Bible reference for futrther reading and encouragement.

A pocket-sized book filled with inspirational religious thoughts on the theme of joy. Each page has an inspirational thought, idea or quote along with a related Bible reference for further reading and encouragement.

A pocket-sized book filled with inspirational religious thoughts on the theme of hope. Each page has an inspirational thought or idea, along with a related Bible reference for futrther reading and encouragement.