Not only is this book extremely well-written I was amazed by all the historical detail and how the author captured an almost cinematic sense of time and place. Since I knew almost nothing about the story I was constantly surprised. The candid use of sexuality is not meant to titilate or exploit yet there is no denying the book really sizzles. Highly recommended.

"It has been said that 'history is a lie agreed upon.' I applaud Rolf Gompertz for breaking tradition and shining the light on bible stories and leading characters that cry out for modern and truthful interpretation. Finally someone has put the goddess back into the bible, and honored the woman in all her power. Finally, we can read his-story as her-story too, and face all the deep dilemmas of life, as if they were our own. "Thank you, Rolf, on behalf of all women who are finally embracing their inner beauty and power in modern times." Audrey Hope,Host of "REEL WOMEN", an international cable talk show for women.

"Abraham, the Dreamer challenged my preconceptions of the akedah, awakened my sensitivities to the amazingly complex and all too human relations between members of Judaism's "first family," and painted a picture of the historical, political, and sociological time and place in which this family lived."

Carol Felixson
Environmental education administrator
Los Angeles, California