In god is Not Great Hitchens turned his formidable eloquence and rhetorical energy to the most controversial issue in the world: God and religion. The result is a devastating critique of religious faithgod Is Not Great is the ultimate case against religion. In a series of acute readings of the major religious texts, Christopher Hitchens demonstrates the ways in which religion is man-made, dangerously sexually repressive and distorts the very origins of the cosmos. Above all, Hitchens argues that the concept of an omniscient God has profoundly damaged humanity, and proposes that the world might be a great deal better off without 'him'. Read more

Would you entrust the most important thing in your life to a person ordered to hate you?Poland, 1938. Despite threats of alienation from his Christian family, Johann, a decorated army officer, falls deeply in love with Rachel, a Jewish medical student. When they settle into their new countryside home, their marriage is happy and blissful… and short-lived.After the Nazi invasion of Poland, Johann goes missing. Without a family to rely on and antisemitic sentiments growing all over the country, Rachel and her newborn daughter Ilona are thrown into the Warsaw ghetto.Faced with their new reality, Rachel knows the only way to save her daughter is to smuggle her to her Christian sister-in-law, Irena, outside the ghetto. Irena is willing to risk her life just to save a single Jewish baby – but will her courage be enough?My Daughter’s Keeper is the extraordinary tale based on the true story of two incredible women, brought together by love and faith in the face of war, persecution, and hatred. Read more

Five Chimneys: A Woman Survivor's True Story of Auschwitz by Olga LengyelExperience one of the most harrowing accounts of survival and resilience with Olga Lengyel’s Five Chimneys, a firsthand narrative of her time in Auschwitz and Birkenau. Told with unflinching honesty, this day-by-day account captures the unimaginable horrors of the Holocaust through the eyes of a woman who endured it.Lengyel’s vivid storytelling offers a raw, deeply personal perspective on one of history’s darkest chapters, shedding light on the brutality of concentration camps while also highlighting the strength of the human spirit.A vital and eye-opening reminder of the atrocities of the Holocaust, Five Chimneys is a powerful testament to survival, courage, and the importance of remembering history. Perfect for readers seeking an authentic, unfiltered glimpse into the past. Read more

A unique chronicle of the hundred-year period when the Jewish people changed the world – and it changed them ‘A riveting, gossipy, action-packed, seam-bursting blast through 100 years of (mainly) European history… Impressively wide-ranging in scope and unflaggingly fascinating.’ FINANCIAL TIMES Marx, Freud, Proust, Einstein, Bernhardt and Kafka. Between the middle of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries a few dozen men and women changed the way we see the world. But many have vanished from our collective memory despite their enduring importance in our daily lives. Without Karl Landsteiner, for instance, there would be no blood transfusions or major surgery. Without Paul Ehrlich no chemotherapy. Without Siegfried Marcus no motor car. Without Rosalind Franklin genetic science would look very different. Without Fritz Haber there would not be enough food to sustain life on earth. These visionaries all have something in common – their Jewish origins and a gift for thinking outside the box. In 1847 the Jewish people made up less than 0.25% of the world’s population, and yet they saw what others could not. How? Read more

In the classic vein of The Diary of Anne Frank and Clara’s War comes a heart-wrenching and inspiring story of a life lived in fear and exiled from home—Pearls of Childhood is a true story of the Holocaust.Czechoslovakia, 1939. Vera Diamant is a secure and happy ten-year-old girl, loved by her family and safe in her little home town. She adores her parents and her sister, loves her horse, and takes tender care of cats she rescues and keeps in the family’s barn.But in March the Nazis invade and everything changes. Life for Jews like the Diamants quickly becomes unbearably dangerous, and her parents decide to send Vera and her older sister Eva away for their own safety.In June, Vera and Eva board one of the last Kindertransport trains out of Prague, organised by Sir Nicholas Winton and bound for Britain.Vera does not know it, but she will never see her beloved parents again. Her mother will die in Belsen, while her father will perish on a death march.Based on Vera’s diaries and treasured letters from her parents, Pearls of Childhood is a powerful and affecting account of a young life lived in extraordinary circumstances.‘A poignant and moving account of a young girl caught up in the midst of WWII and an incredibly important insight into the experiences of children saved by the Kindertransport.’ Edward Abel Smith, author of The British Oskar Schindler—The Life and Work of Nicholas WintonWhy readers love Pearls of Childhood…‘A joy to read even though the subject was sad’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Vera Gissing’s … brilliance is to be able to inject some humour into dark times and to inspire you by turning negatives into positives’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Excellent … an interesting, poignant book’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A must read … everyone should take time and read this important book!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Really interesting memoir by a survivor from the Holocaust’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Very moving, sad yet hopeful’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Read more

***THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER*** In Peter Beinart's view, one story dominates Jewish communal life: that of persecution and victimhood. It is a story that erases much of the nuance of Jewish religious tradition and warps our understanding of Israel and Palestine. After Gaza, where Jewish texts, history and language have been deployed to justify mass slaughter and starvation, Beinart argues, Jews must tell a new story. After this war, whose horror will echo for generations, they must do nothing less than offer a new answer to the question: What does it mean to be a Jew? Beinart imagines an alternate narrative, which would draw on other nations' efforts at moral reconstruction and a different reading of Jewish tradition. A story in which Israeli Jews have the right to equality, not supremacy, and in which Jewish and Palestinian safety are not mutually exclusive but intertwined. One that recognizes the danger of venerating states at the expense of human life.Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza is a provocative argument that will expand and inform one of the defining conversations of our time. It is a book that only Peter Beinart could write: a passionate yet measured work that brings together his personal experience, his commanding grasp of history, his keen understanding of political and moral dilemmas, and a clear vision for the future. Read more

'Probably the most important archaeological find in history ... Vermes' translations are a standard in the field' Los Angeles TimesThe discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls in the Judaean desert between 1947 and 1956 was one of the greatest finds of all time. These extraordinary manuscripts appear to have been hidden in the caves at Qumran by the Essenes, a Jewish sect in existence before and during the time of Jesus. Written in Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek, the scrolls have transformed our understanding of the Hebrew Bible, early Judaism and the origins of Christianity. This acclaimed translation by Geza Vermes has established itself as the classic version of these texts. Translated and edited with an Introduction and Notes by Geza Vermes Read more

Jewish Science Fiction and Fantasy? Yes! Wandering Stars is the landmark collection of Jewish science fiction and fantasy. The first of its kind, it is an established and enduring classic. This is the first time in a science fiction collection that the Jewish People—and the richness of their themes and particular points of view—appear without a mask. Wandering Stars is a showpiece of Jewish wit, culture, and lore, of the blend of humor and sadness, cynicism, and faith. In these pages you’ll find superlative tales of fantasy and science fiction by masters. Read more

‘The Torah is both hidden and revealed … there is a secret meaning to the holy Torah that is not written down explicitly or explained in it’ This selection offers a comprehensive survey of the 'Kabbalah', the body of writings in the Jewish mystical tradition. It features texts from a variety of literary forms, from the earliest biblical sources through to the early twentieth century, with a section on 'practical kabbalistic knowledge and procedure' to appeal to the modern market. Read more

'Absorbing, fascinating, arresting' The Observer 'Intensely moving, luminous and rather magnificent' The TimesIt was one of the most startling moments in the history of the City of London. In 2011, the Occupy movement set up camp around St Paul's Cathedral. Giles Fraser, who was Canon Chancellor of the Cathedral, gave them his support. It ended in disaster.This remarkable book is the story of the personal crisis that followed, and its surprising consequences. Finding himself caught between the protesters, the church and the City of London, Fraser resigned, and was plunged into depression. As his life fell apart and he battled with ideas of suicide, he found himself by chance one day in Liverpool, outside the great Victorian synagogue once presided over by a distant ancestor. Suddenly Fraser realized that there was a great deal he did not know about himself, about his relatives and about his Jewish roots.Fraser calls this book 'a ghost story' and it is a book which is indeed filled with many ghosts. His search into his family's Jewish past makes this both a fascinating personal story and a wonderful piece of writing about theology. It is a book about the deepest, most ancient elements in our culture, and the most modern and intimate. It is throughout alive with the charm and intellectual vigour which have made Fraser such an admired and controversial preacher and broadcaster. Read more

The key to a relationship is communication, particularly speech communication. When it comes to our relationship with God, prayer – especially intimate, private personal prayer – is the best means of communicating. In that respect, personal prayer is the language of emuna. This type of prayer doesn't appear in any prayer book. It is written on the innermost walls of a person's heart. This book shows how life-enriching personal prayers can be for anyone, no matter what their background might be. Read more

🌍 Unlock the secrets of the world’s oldest and most complete Bible!The Ethiopian Bible is a priceless treasure of spiritual wisdom, believed to predate most Western versions of the Bible by centuries. This sacred text remains the cornerstone of faith for millions of Ethiopians and members of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church to this day. Its 90 scriptures—far more than the traditional 66 books—offer a unique glimpse into a spiritual tradition untouched by Western canonization.✨ What’s Inside?📜 The complete text of the Ethiopian Bible, including scriptures rarely seen or studied outside of Africa.🕊️ In-depth historical annotations before each chapter, providing vital context about its origins, authorship, and enduring significance.🔍 Bonus scriptures and rare texts that shed light on early Christianity and its African roots.📚 Why This Book?Rich Historical Significance: The Ethiopian Bible represents one of the oldest and most complete biblical traditions in the world, dating back nearly 1,500 years.Largely Unavailable Texts: Many of these scriptures have been hidden from the broader Christian community, due to both a lack of translations and subtle forms of cultural exclusion.An Overlooked Legacy: The marginalization of these texts reflects broader historical trends of racial and cultural bias. This book seeks to challenge that narrative by making these holy writings accessible to all.🛒 Who Should Read This?Whether you’re a devoted Christian, a biblical scholar, or someone curious about spiritual traditions outside the Western mainstream, this book will expand your understanding of Christianity’s roots and its global story.✨ A Legacy Still AliveToday, millions of Ethiopians continue to cherish and live by the teachings of this Bible. Their traditions and scriptures serve as a reminder of the deep, vibrant faith that has flourished for centuries in Africa—long before Christianity became prominent in Europe.🌟 A one-of-a-kind spiritual and historical experience awaits. Let’s uncover the truth together. Read more

THE FIRST AUTHORITATIVE ACCOUNT OF THE HOLOCAUST FOR 30 YEARSTwo fundamental questions about the Holocaust must be asked:How did it happen? And why? More completely than any other single work of history yet published, Laurence Rees's Holocaust definitively answers them.____________________'Rees provides an exemplary account of how the greatest crime in modern history came about' The Times'Rees has distilled 25 years of research into this compelling study, the finest single-volume account of the Holocaust . . . demands to be read' Saul David, Telegraph'By far the clearest book ever written about the Holocaust' Antony Beevor Read more

This beautiful collector’s edition of the Complete Books of Enoch includes insightful introductory commentary by Dr. Nathaniel Avery, a scholar of religious and ancient texts.The Books of Enoch are a collection of ancient texts attributed to the biblical figure of the prophet Enoch. While not considered scripture outside of the Ethiopian church, together, these apocryphal books have been known as lost or missing books of the Bible and represent a fascinating insight into the development of early Christian beliefs. Fragments of the texts were found among the Dead Sea Scrolls, and it is very likely that the texts contributed to the thinking of the writers of the New Testament.The book includes:1 Enoch: The First Book of Enoch, or The Ethiopian Book of Enoch.Consists of The Book of the Watchers, The Book of Parables, The Book of the Heavenly Luminaries, The Book of Dreams, and The Epistle of Enoch.2 Enoch: The Second Book of Enoch, or The Book of the Secrets of Enoch.3 Enoch: The Third Book of Enoch, or The Hebrew Book of Enoch.This volume is essential reading for anyone interested in furthering their knowledge of early Christian times and beliefs around our origins, Genesis, Noah, Heaven, the origin of evil, fallen angels, demons, and the end times. Read more

Rabbi, educator, intellectual, and community leader, Leo Baeck (1873-1956) was one of the most important Jewish figures of prewar Germany. The publication of his 1905 Das Wesen des Judentums (The Essence of Judaism) established him as a major voice for liberal Judaism. He served as a chaplain to the German army during the First World War and in the years following, resisting the call of political Zionism, he expressed his commitment to the belief in a vibrant place for Jews in a new Germany. This hope was dashed with the rise of Nazism, and from 1933 on, and continuing even after his deportation to Theresienstadt, he worked tirelessly in his capacity as a leader of the German Jewish community to offer his coreligionists whatever practical, intellectual, and spiritual support remained possible. While others after the war worked to rebuild German Jewish life from the ashes, a disillusioned Baeck pronounced the effort misguided and spent the rest of his life in England. Yet his name is perhaps best-known today from the Leo Baeck Institutes in New York, London, Berlin, and Jerusalem dedicated to the preservation of the cultural heritage of German-speaking Jewry.Michael A. Meyer has written a biography that gives equal consideration to Leo Baeck's place as a courageous community leader and as one of the most significant Jewish religious thinkers of the twentieth century, comparable to such better-known figures as Martin Buber, Franz Rosenzweig, and Abraham Joshua Heschel. According to Meyer, to understand Baeck fully, one must probe not only his thought and public activity but also his personality. Generally described as gentle and kind, he could also be combative when necessary, and a streak of puritanism and an outsized veneration for martyrdom ran through his psychological makeup. Drawing on a broad variety of sources, some coming to light only in recent years, but especially turning to Baeck's own writings, Meyer presents a complex and nuanced image of one of the most noteworthy personalities in the Jewish history of our age. Read more

In Kabbalah: A Very Short Introduction, Joseph Dan, one of the world's leading authorities on Jewish mysticism, offers a concise and highly accurate look at the history and character of the various systems developed by the adherents of the Kabbalah. Dan sheds light on the many misconceptions about what Kabbalah is and isn't--including its connections to magic, astronomy, alchemy, and numerology--and he illuminates the relationship between Kaballah and Christianity on the one hand and New Age religion on the other. The book provides fascinating historical background, ranging from the mystical groups that flourished in ancient Judaism in the East, and the medieval schools of Kabbalah in Northern Spain and Southern France, to the widening growth of Kabbalah through the school of Isaac Luria of Safed in the sixteenth century, to the most potent and influential modern Jewish religious movement, Hasidism, and its use of kabbalistic language in its preaching. The book examines the key ancient texts of this tradition, including the Sefer Yezira or "Book of Creation," The Book of Bahir, and the Zohar. Dan explains Midrash, the classical Jewish exegesis of scriptures, which assumes an infinity of meanings for every biblical verse, and he concludes with a brief survey of scholarship in the field and a list of books for further reading.Embraced by celebrities and integrated in many contemporary spiritual phenomena, Kabbalah has reaped a wealth of attention in the press. But many critics argue that the form of Kabbalah practiced in Hollywood is more New Age pabulum than authentic tradition. Can there be a positive role for the Kabbalah in the contemporary quest for spirituality?In Kabbalah, Joseph Dan debunks the myths surrounding modern Kabbalistic practice, offering an engaging and dependable account of this traditional Jewish religious phenomenon and its impact outside of Judaism.About the Series: Combining authority with wit, accessibility, and style, Very Short Introductions offer an introduction to some of life's most interesting topics. Written by experts for the newcomer, they demonstrate the finest contemporary thinking about the central problems and issues in hundreds of key topics, from philosophy to Freud, quantum theory to Islam. Read more

'Excellent ... an astounding amount of material.'Times Educational Supplement Popular culture often portrays the Holocaust as ahorrific drama played out between Nazi executioners and ghetto Jewish victims -in short, a single aberration of history. Introducingthe Holocaust is a powerful graphic guide that dissolves thisstereotype, explaining the causes and its relevance today. It places theHolocaust where it belongs - at the centre of modern European and worldhistory. Haim Bresheeth and Stuart Hood - along with LitzaJansz's outstanding illustrations - bring a unique and unforgettable perspectiveto how we think about this most dark of shadows on human history. Read more

Spielberg, Brin, Dell, Seinfeld―phenomenally successful . . . and Jewish.Why have Jews risen to the top of the business and professional world in numbers staggeringly out of proportion to their percentage of the American population? Steven Silbiger has the answer. Based on the author's synthesis of wide reading and research, The Jewish Phenomenon sets forth seven principles that form the bedrock of Jewish financial success.With startling statistics, a wealth of anecdotes, and the fascinating details behind some of America's biggest business success stories, Silbiger convincingly shows how these seven keys have helped the Jews historically and how they continue to ensure Jewish success today. More important, the author makes clear that these principles are equally at the disposal of Jews and non-Jews alike. The amazing success of the Jews simply proves that they work.The Jewish Phenomenon pays tribute not merely to the success of a people but to the commonsense wisdom and enduring values that can enrich us all. Read more

Of all the "lost" gospels of the early Christian Bible, the Gospel of St. Thomas is the most well known. According to Tau Malachi, each verse of this Holy Scripture is like an "endless well of Wisdom." Drawing upon the Holy Kabbalah, contemporary Christian thought, and wisdom of the gnostic tradition, Malachi guides the reader into a true gnostic experience-a first-hand and completely unique exploration of the sacred secrets and spiritual insights in this important gnostic text.Both intuitive and interactive, the gnostic approach to faith is a sacred quest for greater knowledge, understanding, and wisdom—a deeper penetration of the Mystery. This path leads to a higher degree of the enlightenment experience, or gnosis. The Gnostic Gospel of St. Thomas reveals how the reader can use each verse in this scripture as a source of daily contemplation and spiritual growth, while exploring the secrets of resurrection and ascension, the true role of St. Mary Magdalene in the early church, and other mystical and magical teachings. Read more

Includes Notes in the Final Chapter about this Catholic Bible TranslationThe Douay-Rheims Bible, Catholic Bible eBook EditionProfessionally Formatted, Easy to Read, and Optimized for Comfortable e Book ReadingBlue Clickable Chapter Links for all Books Contained in this English Translation BibleMany Apocrypha Books included in this bible translation which others may not offerThe Douay–Rheims Bible aka the Rheims–Douai Bible or Douai Bible, and abbreviated as D–R and DV is a translation of the Bible from the Latin Vulgate into English made by members of the English College, Douai, in the service of the Catholic Church.The New Testament portion was published in Reims, France, in 1582, in one volume with extensive commentary and notes.The Old Testament portion was published in two volumes twenty-seven years later in 1609 and 1610 by the University of Douai. The first volume, covering Genesis through Job, was published in 1609; the second, covering Psalms to 2 Maccabees plus the apocrypha of the Vulgate was published in 1610.Marginal notes took up the bulk of the volumes and had a strong polemical and patristic character. They offered insights on issues of translation, and on the Hebrew and Greek source texts of the Vulgate.This bible is the updated version by Bishop Richard Challoner between 1749-1752.Pick up your copy today. We hope you are blessed reading your new bible. Read more