Where God Was Born (Abridged): A Journey by Land to the Roots of Religion Audiobook

" I liked this book very much--highly recommend it:) "

" An interesting take on the roots of the 3 major monotheistic religions, set with the background of the author's trip through the modernized ancient world. "

" Great combo of memoir, travelogue, history, theology & geopolitics. I get a very personal view of places I will probably never visit, plus a deeper understanding of the historical and geographical roots my religious beliefs. "

" An interesting read for anyone who wants to learn more about the geological and historic roots of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam and how these beginnings relate to today's religious conflicts in the Middle East. Sometimes the book can read a bit like a textbook, but so far I think it's a fascinating read, especially since Feiler is brave enough to visit famous biblical spots in the Middle East where most tourists would never set foot. "

" I own the audiobook. He had many good insights that made me think. There were also perspectives I did NOT agree with, but still - in weighing what I gained against what I didn't agree with - it was still worth my time. "

" Bruce Feiler's books are so fascinating and thought-provoking. They are such a great mix of history, the Bible, current events, and his own personal and spiritual journey. I loved this one and Abraham. "

" Almost didn't like this one at all, especially compared with "Walking the Bible". Much more biased, and alot more relativistic.... "

" I read this a few years ago. My copy has the subtitle 'A Journey by Land to the Roots of Religion' which I think is a better description as it was neither daring nor an adventure but it was very interesting. "

" a tad annoying personality, in my opinion. i didnt like how grave everything was made out to be. course, jerusalem is ridiculously heavy. i want to go to iran, for real. cyrus was the messiah. "

" Second book in the series from Feiler. Like his first, "Walking the Bible" Feiler travels through those parts of the world depicted in the second 5 books of the Bible (Iran and Iraq). Lots of historical information and trivia about things you know, but don't really think about. "

" Great background reading for my upcoming trip to Israel/Palestine. "

" I am really enjoying this book. It's a great companion to "Walking the Bible". This book is written after 9-11 and contrasts nicely with what we are learning of the Middle East now. It has given me a new found interest and respect for the Iraq region and the history there. "

" Amazing book! I listened to it and was truely captivated by the author's words and voice. The tracing of the biblical roots really helped beginning belivers,such as myself, understand what is where, who was who and sorts to better understand the beginings of my own journey. "

" The author spent most of his time talking about weird spiritual understanding he had learned, none of which made sense to me. "

" Not the kind of book I would choose for myself. Read it with a book group. Interesting insight into how Bruce(of Jewish religion) feels about the Old Testament prophets and how he literally goes back to the actual places that the events took place. A very long book. "

" It starts in a helicopter and that is a good sign. "

" Historical portion of the book was very well written, although I can't agree with his moralistic conclusions. "

" I really enjoyed the historical aspect of this book. After reading it, I am very charged to visit Iraq and Iran, and all those other anti-american countries. It will be an interesting trip if I can somehow make it work... "

" An interesting take on the roots of the 3 major monotheistic religions, set with the background of the author's trip through the modernized ancient world. "

" I liked this book very much--highly recommend it:) "

" This book was a real adventure story that kept me interested throughout.I also found it to be enlightening, and a reminder of how "white-washed" (Feiler's wife's words)our religious education often is. "

" Second book in the series from Feiler. Like his first, "Walking the Bible" Feiler travels through those parts of the world depicted in the second 5 books of the Bible (Iran and Iraq). Lots of historical information and trivia about things you know, but don't really think about. "

" I have read other books by Bruce Feiler including Abraham and Walking the Bible. All were very good. If you want to learn alot about the history and actual places we were taught in Sunday school. And why things are the way they are today. These are the books. "

" Not the kind of book I would choose for myself. Read it with a book group. Interesting insight into how Bruce(of Jewish religion) feels about the Old Testament prophets and how he literally goes back to the actual places that the events took place. A very long book. "

" I own the audiobook. He had many good insights that made me think. There were also perspectives I did NOT agree with, but still - in weighing what I gained against what I didn't agree with - it was still worth my time. "