If you have ever wondered what being born Jewish should mean to you; if you want to find out more about the nature of Judaism, or explain it to a friend; if you are thinking about how Judaism can connect with the rest of your life -- this is the first book you should own. It poses, and thoughtfully addresses, questions like these:
Can one doubt God's existence and still be a good Jew?
Why do we need organized religion?
Why shouldn't I intermarry?
What is the reason for dietary laws?
How do I start practicing Judaism?
The Nine Questions People Ask About Judaism was written for the educated, skeptical, searching Jew, and for the non-Jew who wants to understand the meaning of Judaism. It has become a classic and very widely read introduction to the oldest living religion. Concisely and engagingly, authors Dennis Prager and Joseph Telushkin present Judaism as the rational, moral alternative for contemporary man.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
A Fantastic Book:
If you are interesting to know about Judaism, this is the first book you should read. Is extremly informative and will clarify many of your questions. I highly recommended. I don't care what is your religion but, if you believe in the G-d of the Bible and Abraham, you should read it. After all, the entire Bible is writing by Jews!!!
Readable:
This focused discussion of several questions about Judaism and how it differs from other religions is an excellent argument for Judaism. Brief, focused, but conversational in tone, it was very educational for me.
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The authors devote most of the book to arguments in favor of the theory that Judaism is the greatest moral system in history, and that atheism, along with humanism and communism, can't supply moral absolutes. They make various unfounded, unsupported statements that communicate more opinion than fact. The intended audience seems to be lapsed Jews or their concerned relatives. I would not, myself, recommend this book for a lapsed Jew, because the tone is like that of lecturing cantankerous uncles. As I read... more info
Very easy to read but informative:
I was raised Christian, if lapsed, and have always wanted to learn about Judaism. This was a great book to start with. It explained lots of things to me relating to things I have thought about but couldn't put words to. It also tells why Israel is and always has been a threat to hardcore leftists and Comminusts, and accurately describes foes to Judaisn, like Marxism, as religions in their own right. The authors explain that there must be reason with religion, otherwise one without the other causes evil.... more info
