The book of abraham by marek halter

The author, marek halter, beautifully recreates the world of the ancient people of sumeria, including sarah and her family. The children of abraham hardcover november 1, 1990 by marek halter author. A novel canaan trilogy 9781400052783 by halter, marek and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Halters second and third novels about women of the bible, zipporah and lilah, will be published in 2005 and 2006, respectively. To listen to marek halter speak about the writing of sarah, click here. It takes us into the mind of its characters, particular sarahs. Marek halter books list of books by author marek halter. He is also the author of several internationally acclaimed, bestselling historical novels, including the messiah, the mysteries of jerusalem, and the book of abraham, which won the prix du livre inter. Complete summary of marek halters the book of abraham. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text.

Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Each abraham passes on a family bible to the next generation as the book travels from place to place. Book one of the canaan trilogy by marek halter about the book sarah is the passionate, spellbinding story of one of the most famous yet leastknown women of the bible. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Halter has penned other novels as well, including a 1990 sequel to the book of abraham titled the children of abraham. Like a majority of women in the bible, sarais life was largely untold. Marek halter marek halter used books, rare books and new books. The story of sarahand of history itselfbegins in the cradle of civilization. See all 6 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The life story of one family over a period of 2000 years.

Published by le grand livre du mois, mesnil 1996 used. The children of abraham by marek halter 2 editions first published in 1990. This sequel to marek halters 1986 bestselling the book of abrahamwhich the new york times called breathtakingtakes up where that epic novel leaves off, bringing up to the 1990s his great fresco of contemporary judaism. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. The book of abraham by marek halter, paperback barnes. A small child when he and his parents were rescued from the warsaw ghetto by a polish printer, halter, author of the book of abraham, became a highly. The story of sarah and of history itself begins in the cradle of civilization. A sequel to the magisterial, bestselling the book of abraham 1986, which used fictional speculation to help trace halters family history from 70 a. The book of abraham traces a single jewish family over two millennia and has been often compared to alex haleys classic of black literature, roots, and to the works of james michener. Lowell bair a family saga with a difference, the book of abraham opens on the backdrop of a burning jerusalem in 70 a. The first novel in a dazzling new trilogy about the women of the old testament by internationally bestselling author marek halter. He first published the madman and the kings, which was awarded the prix aujourdhui in 1976.

I think that this novel wasted an opportunity for a great story. The book of abraham paperback september 1, 2003 by marek halter author visit amazons marek halter page. Marek halter audio books, best sellers, author bio. This follows a long line of relatives from the time of the roman occupation of israel to the german occupation of poland. The halter embarked on a career as a painter that led to several international exhibitions. He is also the author of several internationally acclaimed, bestselling historical novels, including messiah, the wind of the khazars, sarah, tzipporah, lilah and the book of abraham, which won the prix du livre inter. Marek halters, the book of abraham is a historical fiction set mostly in europe as the jews migrate from israel. How the book of abraham exposes the false nature of. See all books authored by marek halter, including tsippora, and lilah, and more on. Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library.

Halter s second and third novels about women of the bible, zipporah and lilah, will be published in 2005 and 2006, respectively. Current claims the book of abraham was not translated from the papyri deny over 150 years of mormon teaching on the subject and the very words of joseph himself. The daughter of a lord in the sumerian citystate ur, sarah balks at her fathers choice of a husband and flees to the tentcity below. Although the early parts of the book are fictional, those parts taking place after the fifteenth century factually document the history of marek halters family. Historical fiction sarah, by marek halter this is an ambitious book. He is the author of several internationally acclaimed bestselling novels, including the book of abraham. The introduction to the book of abraham still maintains it was translated from the papyrus, by joseph smith pearl of great price, the book of abraham, introduction.

After a time in russia and uzbekistan, they emigrated to france in 1950. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Sarah by marek halter sarah by marek halter after reading this for the second time the first being in 2008 when i just commenced on a 4year study of the bible and marek halters writings were recommended i think i. Read les fils dabraham by marek halter available from rakuten kobo. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. The book of abraham by marek halter paperback, 1987 for. His family escaped the warsaw ghetto and settled in france. It is so vivid that the readers see, feel, touch the ramparts and the earth of jerusalem. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The children of abraham book by marek halter 1 available.

Biblical fiction doesnt get much better than this engrossing tale of sarah, the wife of abraham and the mother of the israelite nation. A chance encounter leads her to abraham, a young man from a tribe of nomads who sculpt the idols that sarahs people worship. The book of abraham paperback september 1, 2003 by marek halter author. During world war ii, he and his parents narrowly escaped from the warsaw ghetto. Les fils dabraham ebook by marek halter rakuten kobo. A historical fiction about the early days of abraham from sarahs sarais pointofview. Why did you choose to start this series with sarah. The book of abraham is a historical novel written by marek halter that documents the history both factual and fictional of his jewish family. The first in his canaan trilogy about biblical women, author marek halter takes the wife of abraham and primarily weaves a backstory for her. Halteran acclaimed french painter, writer, and humanrights activistundertook a project of dazzling ambition.

Amazon price new from used from hardcover please retry. Stated first american edition with full numberline. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Click to read more about the book of abraham by marek halter. For people of many faiths, sarah is a tantalizing figure, and marek halter brings her vividly to life in this colorful portrait. Signed by the author to william safire on half title with inscription. Buy the book of abraham by marek halter online at alibris. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. He ignores the possibility that sarah was actually abrahams halfsister, and instead makes her the daughter of a lord of ur he comes up with an interesting premise for her infertility and her lasting beauty. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, may not be included. Marek halter les fils dabraham book in french by robert. You know, the history of monotheism begins with abraham. A beautiful young girl, sarah panics and refuses to marry the man her father has chosen for her.