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Book SynopsisThe Inside Story: Biblical Personalities contains themes of feminism, wholeness, and wellness. The book analyzes nineteen popular Biblical stories. It explores Judaismâs feministic roots while stating that all life contains a duality of physical and spiritual existence.
Trade ReviewA global thinker, Rabbi Friedman weaves a tapestry of ancient wisdom and novel insights in a creative, exciting fashion. With perspectives from Biblical texts to political machinations, this is a must read for the modern man. -- Rabbi Joseph Messinger
Rabbi Friedman combines an encyclopedic knowledge of the Bible and Biblical commentaries with remarkable insights into human behavior from his extensive experience as a trial attorney to provide a new and profound understanding of salient Biblical characters. -- Michael C. Burstein, Yale University
Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Prologue Chapter 1: Jonah, the Super-Nationalist Chapter 2: Queen Esther, the Mystery of Her Personality Chapter 3: the Common Faces of Evil Chapter 4: Joseph, Mouth to Mouth Resuscitation Chapter 5: Jacob, the Diaspora Jew Chapter 6: Moses, the Unnatural Chapter 7: Seven Holy Women-- Transforming the Word of G-d Into a World of Good Chapter 8: Right-sided King David, Left-sided King Saul Chapter 9: Jeptha, Mighty Warrior, Fatal Flaw Chapter 10: the Messiah About the Author Illustrations
