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  Today's Publisher's Pride is  One Family Indivisible  by Steven Greenebaum, which reached #185 in Unitarian universalism and #323 among Amazon top sellers in Christian ecumenism. Book Description: Throughout history we have divided ourselves into groupings of "us" and "them".  One Family: Indivisible  engagingly  invites the reader into the deeply spiritual and lifelong journey of the author to find a way to acknowledge our differences without dividing and subdividing ourselves into competing tribes. It is a journey of mountain tops and deep valleys, but it leads to the inclusivity and mutual respect possible with Interfaith. This is a book for seekers of all races, ethnicities, and spiritual paths who search for that elusive goal of a community of love and inclusion that also respects our diversity. AWARDS Eric Hoffer Award Category Finalist, American Book Fest Best Books Award Finalist (religion) Keywords: interfaith, spiritual journey, common humanity,...

  1. The Question Behind the Comparison All three texts — the Qur’an , the Tanakh , and the Bible — speak of one God, creation, revelation, and moral life. Yet they differ profoundly in origin, structure, and purpose . Understanding those differences helps us see not division, but distinct ways of hearing the Divine. 2. The Tanakh: Covenant and History The Tanakh (Hebrew Scriptures) is the foundation of Jewish faith. It tells the story of God’s covenant with Israel — a relationship expressed through law, prophecy, poetry, and wisdom. Written primarily in Hebrew (with some Aramaic) Composed over centuries, from roughly 1200–100 BCE Structured in three parts: Torah (Law) , Nevi’im (Prophets) , and Ketuvim (Writings) Emphasizes God’s faithfulness, justice, and the call to holiness through covenant life The Tanakh ends with Israel’s return from exile — a story still open, awaiting fulfillment within history itself. 3. The Bible: Covenant and Fulfillment The Christian Bible includes ...

  1. The Vision In the Christian morning prayer, the New Jerusalem is not a place on a map but a vision of creation made whole — a city descending from heaven, radiant with divine light. It first appears in the Book of Revelation (chapters 21–22) , where John sees “a new heaven and a new earth,” and the holy city coming down “as a bride adorned for her husband.” This image became one of the most enduring metaphors for hope, renewal, and divine presence . 2. Jewish Roots: Jerusalem as Promise and Restoration In Jewish thought, Jerusalem is not “new” but eternally renewed . Prophets like Isaiah and Ezekiel envisioned a restored Jerusalem — rebuilt after exile, filled with justice and peace, where God’s glory returns to dwell among the people. Isaiah 65–66 speaks of “new heavens and a new earth,” echoing the same cosmic renewal later seen in Revelation. Ezekiel 40–48 describes a visionary temple and a city renamed “The Lord is There.” Rabbinic writings interpret these visions as ...