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#872297 in Books Zachary Karabell 2008-03-11 2008-03-11Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.00 x .80 x 5.20l; .56 #File Name: 1400079217343 pagesPeace Be Upon You Fourteen Centuries of Muslim Christian and Jewish Conflict and Cooperation
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Very Enlightening. Highly recommended.By Santa Barbara YannI came to this book because it was quoted in a column by Fareed Zakaria. I am glad I did. Although I have long been interested in history of the region; I must admit that I was under informed; and this book was a very enlightening primer. The overall message is wonderfully positive. Karabell shows a historical record that demonstrates (perhaps against current conventional wisdom) that Muslims; Christians; and Jews are not fated to fight each other. Or; more realistically; that they have not historically fought each other any more than they have fought amongst themselves. The lessons are:a) By and large; it's not the religions differences between those faiths that have caused the strife which ignites periodically between them.b) Strife between these religious groups have been the exception rather than the rule. For most of history; these groups have managed to coexist and cooperate.Karabell exposes his thesis without preaching; while unfurling a detailed historic tapestry; weaving historical characters to general ethnological descriptions. It is a well balanced; well written book; which leads you to a "cautiously optimistic" conclusion; while leaving the reader plenty of space for his/her own reflection.Highly recommended.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great Read!By Bruce E. McLeod Jr.Zachary Karabell's book "Peace Be Upon You" is a beautifully written book which outlines the history and the relationship of Islam to Judaism and Christianity. His writing is remarkable. He brings a sense of historical knowledge and insight to the subject. It's readable and holds your interest.An advocate of "Peace" seems to be challenged by some based on the rhetoric espoused by the "hardliners" in today's world.Although the book reflects on the halcyon days of yore and pictures a tranquil and cooperative environment; it does not delineate any solutions to present day dilemma. Islam is the only major religion which has not reformed as other religions have. Islam's presence is felt globally.It reveals what many Americans do not know about the origins of Islam and its religious dogmas. This book is historical in its format and should be read to gain a perspective on the ingrained hostilities and what precipitated the sectarian religious divide and perceived perceptions. This is a treasure trove of history. This book should be on high schools reading lists. Great read!Bruce E. McLeod; Jr.25 March 2015Las Vegas; Nevada0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Nicely written. We needed this type of book to ...By CustomerNicely written. We needed this type of book to show people that Islam is a peacefulreligion. It is very tragic that a few may be 000.1 % of 1.6 billion muslims have created such a badimage. I wish our media especially CNN anchors should read this book.
