David J. Wolpe
Author of Why Faith Matters
About the Author
David J. Wolpe has appeared numerous times on national radio and television and is featured in the popular AandE series Mysteries of the Bible. The rabbi of Sinai Temple in Los Angeles, he was ordained at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America and has taught there and at the University of show more Judaism in Los Angeles. Wolpe is the author of four previous books. show less
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David: The Divided Heart by David Wolpe
This book is part of the Jewish Lives series, and was written by a Conservative rabbi. It includes the details of David's life and his significance as a Jewish leader. David represented self assurance, empathy, and repentance (for hooking up with Bathsheba) which are good traits in a leader. He had 8 wives and 18 children, and was prophesied to be the father of the Messiah. This prophesy provided a transition from the Torah to the New Testament, if your beliefs run in that direction.
I read this book with what I consider its inverse companion: Christopher Hitchens' "God is not Great." I must say, it wasn't a fair fight. Hitchens, as he did in a real-life debate, absolutely smashes Wolpe's mousy little arguments to fine dust.
The writing itself is horribly, terribly amateur. If this was intentional, it was deplorable. MAKE me spring for a dictionary as a result of you selecting a perfect wording or phrasing to sell a point.
Speaking of points, no new ground is covered her, and no insights save for one or two mildly interesting arguments.
Wolpe is simply not the choice to successfully defend the religion I practice. A better champion needs to be made available.
The bottom line is, and no better classic argument is available, that for those who wish to believe, no explanation is necessary. For those who don't, none will suffice.… (more)
The writing itself is horribly, terribly amateur. If this was intentional, it was deplorable. MAKE me spring for a dictionary as a result of you selecting a perfect wording or phrasing to sell a point.
Speaking of points, no new ground is covered her, and no insights save for one or two mildly interesting arguments.
Wolpe is simply not the choice to successfully defend the religion I practice. A better champion needs to be made available.
The bottom line is, and no better classic argument is available, that for those who wish to believe, no explanation is necessary. For those who don't, none will suffice.… (more)
David Wolpe who was an atheist and is now a Rabbi responds to what he terms the “new atheists” by illustrating ways religion has been a force for good in the world. With a refreshing honesty the author discusses science and scripture and cites evidence that faith benefits individuals and society. Rabbi Wolpe shares with us his understanding that religious questions are not answered completely and seeking those answers is a lifelong quest. Of course the same can be said for science; after all how did the laws of physics come to be. Not everything in the Universe is thereby "explained" by science and this too is a life long quest that is not mutually exclusive of faith. This book is a good read for believers and non-believers alike.… (more)
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