The Book of Abraham

Having read this book several years ago and thoroughly enjoyed it, I decided a family member would likewise find the history of the Jewish people interesting. I was disappointed to discover it was no longer in print. I bought a used copy for my relative, a paperback copy in good condition. I think he will have a difficult time, though, because the print is so small. This book covers the history of a family of scribes from the fall of the second temple in Jerusalem until the second world war in Europe. While this is a novel, the history of the Jewish culture and the migration of the Jews from country to country over a thousand years bears witness to the terrible trials and indignities they suffered from the Romans to the Nazis. This is a really good book.

It jumps from generation to generation over the immense time span covered. Very little character development. Difficult to identify with or care about the people in the story. Reads more like a summary history than historical fiction.

It is the year 3830--aug 31,ad 70--Abraham,Judith,Elijah andGamaliel are forced to leave Jerusalem. Abraham would writethe first history scroll. END--Jan 18 year 1943-5703 Marek's grandfather leaps off a balcony in front of a NAZI tank in the Warsaw Ghetto.1983...Marek Halter has written a 2 thousand year historyof his family.At 782 pages it is one of the longest books I have ever read.He has written the last scroll.You will meet some of the most fascinating characters from allwalks of life. Mostly they were printers,scribes and millers. Allthe good ones and the bad ones.YOU MUST READ THIS BOOK. It was Huge undertaking.It is a keeper and a re-read. Please do not pass this book up.bbp okc/60s aries

The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because I thought it was going to be about the old testament character of Abraham. Turns out it follow a long lineage that begins a few years after Jesus's life and carries it forward.

perfect condition but it was revised of many stories that are not based on bible. I gave it as a gift instead of keeping it

thrilling

I bought this as a gift for my son. I read it years ago It is a terrific book. I'll probably read it again

I lost interest.