Dennis Prager

The most important words ever written are the Ten Commandments. These words changed the world when they were first presented at Mt. Sinai to Israelites, and they are changing it now. They are the foundation stones of Western Civilization.Given their staggering importance, you would think that all societies, and certainly our educational and religious institutions, would be intent on studying them closely. Sadly, this is not the case. Our schools ignore them and our churches and synagogues take them for granted. But heres a simple test: Who among us can even name all of the Ten Commandments? And even among those who can name them, how many can explain them in a way that makes sense to the modern eye and ear?If you are a person of faith, this book will strengthen it; if you are agnostic it will force you to rethink your doubts; if youre atheist, it will test your convictions. For people who have thought little about the Ten Commandments, as well as for those who have a sophisticated understanding of them, it will be a revelation.Thats a lot to ask of a little book, but the only thing thats little here is the length. The ideas are very big.

En este libro el lector podrá encontrar su propio camino hacia la felicidad, pues entenderá qué no es la felicidad, por qué la naturaleza humana es el primer obstáculo en su intento por ser feliz y cuales son los comportamientos y actitudes que deben fome

USA Today bestsellerPublishers Weekly bestsellerWall Street Journal bestseller Many people today think the Bible, the most influential book in world history, is not only outdated but irrelevant, irrational, and even immoral. This explanation of the Book of Genesis, the first book of the Bible, demonstrates clearly and powerfully that the opposite is true. The Bible remains profoundly relevantboth to the great issues of our day and to each individual life. It is the greatest moral guide and source of wisdom ever written. Do you doubt the existence of God because you think believing in God is irrational? This book will give you many reasons to rethink your doubts. Do you think faith and science are in conflict? You wont after reading this commentary on Genesis. Do you come from a dysfunctional family? It may comfort you to know that every family discussed in Genesis was highly dysfunctional! The title of this commentary is The Rational Bible because its approach is entirely reason-based. The reader is never asked to accept anything on faith alone. In Dennis Pragers words, If something I write is not rational, I have not done my job.The Rational Bible is the fruit of Dennis Pragers forty years of teaching the Biblewhose Hebrew grammar and vocabulary he has masteredto people of every faith and no faith at all. On virtually every page, you will discover how the text relates to the contemporary world in general and to you personally. His goal: to change your mindand, as a result, to change your life.

Enjoy a FREE SAMPLE of the new book The Rational Bible: Exodus by Dennis Prager!Why do so many people think the Bible, the most influential book in world history, is outdated? Why do our friends and neighbors and sometimes we ourselves dismiss the Bible as irrelevant, irrational, immoral, or all of these things? This explanation of the Book of Exodus, the second book of the Bible, will demonstrate that the Bible is not only powerfully relevant to todays issues, but completely consistent with rational thought.Do you think the Bible permitted the trans-Atlantic slave trade? You wont after reading this book.Do you struggle to love your parents? If you do, you need this book.Do you doubt the existence of God because belief in God is irrational? This book will give you reason after reason to rethink your doubts.The title of this commentary is, The Rational Bible because its approach is entirely reason-based. The reader is never asked to accept anything on faith alone. As Prager says, If something I write does not make rational sense, I have not done my job.The Rational Bible is the fruit of Dennis Pragers forty years of teaching the Bible to people of every faith, and no faith. On virtually every page, you will discover how the text relates to the contemporary world and to your life.

Dennis Prager, author of The Rational Biblewhich, upon its first publication, was the number one bestselling non-fiction book in Americaturns his attention to the Haggadah, the book used for the most widely celebrated Jewish ritual, the Passover Seder. As with Pragers multi-volume commentary on the Torah, the explanations included with this Haggadah are equally valuable for religious and non-religious Jews, as well as for non-Jews. It provides enough thought-provoking ideas and insights to last the reader a lifetime.

A FREE SAMPLE from Chapter 6 of Dennis Pragers The Rational BIble: Genesis!Why do so many people think the Bible, the most influential book in world history, is outdated? Why do our friends and neighbors and sometimes we ourselves dismiss the Bible as irrelevant, irrational, immoral, or all of these things? This explanation of the Book of Genesis, the first book of the Bible, will demonstrate that the Bible is not only powerfully relevant to todays issues, but completely consistent with rational thought.

En este libro el lector podrá encontrar su propio camino hacia la felicidad, pues entenderá qué no es la felicidad, por qué la naturaleza humana es el primer obstáculo en su intento por ser feliz y cuales son los comportamientos y actitudes que deben fomentar para dejar de buscarla en los sitios equivocados Con un estilo agil y orientado siempre por una gran sensibilidad y comprension de la naturaleza humana, Dennis Prager despeja muchas de las confusiones acerca de la manera como solemos entender la felicidad y señala la necesidad de emprender un trabajo serio, si verdaderamente queremos alcanzarla algun dia. Aunque suele parecer una meta imposible, o por lo menos muy dificil, conquistar la felicidad es algo que todos podemos hacer, dice Prager, cuando entendamos que ser felices es algo que depende de nosotros mismos y no de las circunstancias externas. Por eso la batalla mas importante que tenemos que dar en la conquista de la felicidad es una batalla interna, que requerira de nuestros mejores esfuerzos.

Is the Bible, the most influential book in world history, still relevant? Why do people dismiss it as being irrelevant, irrational, immoral, or all of these things? This explanation of the Book of Deuteronomy, the fifth book of the Bible, will demonstrate how it remains profoundly relevantboth to the great issues of our day and to each individual life. Do you doubt the existence of God because you think believing in God is irrational? This book will cause you to reexamine your doubts. The title of this commentary is The Rational Bible because its approach is entirely reason-based. The reader is never asked to accept anything on faith alone. In Dennis Pragers words, If something I write is not rational, I have not done my job.The Rational Bible is the fruit of Pragers forty years of teaching to people of every faith and no faith at all. On virtually every page, you will discover how the text relates to the contemporary world in general and to you on a personal level. His goal: to change your mindand, as a result, to change your life.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER"Dennis Prager has put together one of the most stunning commentaries in modern times on the most profound document in human history. Its a must-read that every person, religious and non-religious, should buy and peruse every night before bed. Itll make you think harder, pray more ardently, and understand your civilization better." Ben Shapiro, host of "The Ben Shapiro Show""Dennis Pragers commentary on Exodus will rank among the greatest modern Torah commentaries. That is how important I think it is. And I am clearly not alone... It might well be on its way to becoming the most widely read Torah commentary of our timeand by non-Jews as well as by Jews." Rabbi Joseph Telushkin, bestselling author of Jewish Literacy Why do so many people think the Bible, the most influential book in world history, is outdated? Why do our friends and neighbors and sometimes we ourselves dismiss the Bible as irrelevant, irrational, immoral, or all of these things? This explanation of the Book of Exodus, the second book of the Bible, will demonstrate that the Bible is not only powerfully relevant to todays issues, but completely consistent with rational thought. Do you think the Bible permitted the trans-Atlantic slave trade? You wont after reading this book. Do you struggle to love your parents? If you do, you need this book. Do you doubt the existence of God because belief in God is irrational? This book will give you reason after reason to rethink your doubts. The title of this commentary is, The Rational Bible because its approach is entirely reason-based. The reader is never asked to accept anything on faith alone. As Prager says, If something I write does not make rational sense, I have not done my job. The Rational Bible is the fruit of Dennis Pragers forty years of teaching the Bible to people of every faith, and no faith. On virtually every page, you will discover how the text relates to the contemporary world and to your life. His goal: to change your mind and then change your life.

In this unique personal growth guide, a blend of self-help and moral philosophy perfect for fans of Gretchen Rubins The Happiness Project or Dan Harriss 10% Happier, talk-radio host Dennis Prager shows us that happiness isnt just a valueits a moral obligation.When you ask people about their most cherished values, happiness is always at the top of the list. In this enduring happiness manifesto, Prager examines how happiness not only makes us better people, but has an effect on the lives of everyone around usproviding them with a positive environment in which to thrive and be happy themselves.Achieving happiness wont be easy, though: to Prager, it requires a continuing process of counting your blessingsthe foundation of gratitudeand giving up any expectations that life is supposed to be wonderful. "Can we decide to be satisfied with what we have?" he asks. "A poor man who can make himself satisfied with his portion will be happier than a wealthy man who does not allow himself to be satisfied." Prager echoes other political commentators in complaining that too many people today see themselves as victims; he submits that the only way to achieve your desires is to take responsibility for your life, cultivate self-discipline, and stop blaming others.If youre willing to put some thought into building a durable philosophy of life, you will find plenty to mull over in Happiness Is a Serious Problem. This human nature repair manual offers a new framework for living:A Moral Obligation: Prager argues that your happiness isnt just for youit has a profound effect on your spouse, children, and everyone you meet. The Missing Tile Syndrome: Learn why human nature fixates on whats missing in life, and how to shift your focus to the beauty of the tiles that are already there. Finding Meaning: Discover why a sense of purpose is more critical to lasting contentment than success or fun, and how to cultivate it. Overcoming Victimhood: A direct challenge to the modern tendency to blame others, showing how taking responsibility is the only path to achieving your desires.

If you think the Bible is irrelevant, irrational, or even, at times, immoraland you have an open mindThe Rational Bible will change your mind and influence your outlook on life. You will come to understand why the Bible and especially its first five books, the Torah, are the most influential books ever written. Equally important, you will understand how they apply to your life. The Rational Bible, Dennis Pragers commentary and explanation of these five booksrooted in his expertise in biblical Hebrew and its grammaris widely considered the most important modern Bible commentary. Read the thousands of reviews on Amazonwritten by people of many faiths and of no faithand you will appreciate why this is so. The Book of NumbersIn the Wilderness in the original Hebrewis the fourth book of the Bible. Among the many compelling issues addressed in this volume are the following: Doubting God. What produces faithmiracles or effort? And if effort, what efforts work? Arguing with God. Ingratitude as a source of evil. Why only men could be priests. Why the conscience is not morally reliable. Is fanaticism ever justified? Is there luck in life, or is everything determined by Gods will? The title of this five-volume commentary is The Rational Bible because its approach is entirely reason-based. The reader is never asked to accept anything on faith alone. In Dennis Pragers words, If something I write is not rational, I have not done my job. Few people alive today have influenced as many people as has Dennis Prager. In the words of the website, Powerline, Dennis Prager is probably the foremost public intellectual of our time. Read The Rational Bible and you will understand why.

From the bestselling authors of The Nine Questions People Ask About Judaism, a compelling discussion of the dangerous rise in antisemitism during the twenty-first century.The very word Jew continues to arouse passions as does no other religious, national, or political name. Why have Jews been the object of the most enduring and universal hatred in history? Why did Hitler consider murdering Jews more important than winning World War II? Why has the United Nations devoted more time to tiny Israel than to any other nation on earth?In this seminal study, Dennis Prager and Joseph Telushkin attempt to uncover and understand the roots of antisemitismfrom the ancient world to the Holocaust to the current crisis in the Middle East. Why the Jews? offers new insights and unparalleled perspectives on some of the most recent, pressing developments in the contemporary world, including:-The replicating of Nazi antisemitism in the Arab world -The pervasive anti-Zionism/antisemitism on university campuses -The rise of antisemitism in Europe -Why the United States and Israel are linked in the minds of antisemitesClear, persuasive, and thought-provoking, Why the Jews? is must reading for anyone who seeks to understand the unique role of the Jews in human history.

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLEROne of the most important conservative voices of the last century takes on the dangers of secularism, perhaps the most important issue in our lives.Your beloved dog and a stranger are drowning. Who do you try to save first?Every time famed radio host, New York Times bestselling author, and Co-founder of PragerU, Dennis Prager, has asked this question, one-third of the audience voted for the dog, one-third for the stranger, and one-third was not sure. We live in an era when people increasingly make moral judgments based on their emotions. But if feelings determine what is right and wrong, then whether murder, rape, and theft are wrong is no more than an opinion. Why are those who riot and destroy property wrong, especially if they feel their behavior is justified? Prager explains that without objective morality, the world will descend into chaos, with every individual engaging in any behavior they feel is right.For fifty years, Dennis Prager, one of the best-known public intellectuals in the Western world, has explored the vital role Judeo-Christian values play in shaping individual lives and entire societies. In If There Is No God, he engages in provocative and sometimes heated exchanges with questioners who offer some of the greatest challenges he has faced concerning how one determines good and evil and why ones feelings can be life-enhancing yet morally unimportant.If God exists, why doesnt He punish the unjust? Why does He allow the innocent to suffer? How can religion better the human condition when so many of the religious are often immoral? These timeless questions are in urgent need of answers. The reader need not be religious or even believe in God to find the arguments and debates in this book compelling and meaningful. All one needs is reason to appreciate the ideas Prager presents.Thought-provoking, important, and accessible for the devout and the skeptic, If There Is No God is a guide for anyone seeking clarity in a morally troubled age.