The Beast That Crouches At The Door

 Widespread recognition of the existence of God does not mean that we understand his nature and actions. And, as is often noted in religious studies classes, the Torahs narratives are often frustratingly difficult to understand. Does God truly not want humans to be able to tell right from wrong by banning Adam and Eve from eating from the Tree of Knowledge? This book investigates the early stories in the Book of Genesis, brings to light the great problems that we all grapple with, and provides a profound confrontation with notions that characterize what it is to be a Jew. These ideas can be used for penetrating discussions about issues relevant today -- relationships with others, families, friends and loved ones; struggles in making life choices between right and wrong; coming to terms with our own mortality; combating malevolent forces like anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism during the recent Holocaust remembrance period. "