Dennis Prager Bücher

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 relevant—both 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 Prager’s words, “If something I write is not rational, I have not done my job.”The Rational Bible is the fruit of Prager’s 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 to change your mind—and, as a result, to change your life.

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 here's 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 you're 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.That's a lot to ask of a little book, but the only thing that's little here is the length. The ideas are very big.

Dennis Prager, author of The Rational Bible—which, upon its first publication, was the number one bestselling non-fiction book in America—turns his attention to the Haggadah, the book used for the most widely celebrated Jewish ritual, the Passover Seder. As with Prager’s 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.

"Dennis Prager's commentary on the second book of the Bible, Exodus, and how it relates to our life now"-- Provided by publisher

Exploring the roots of enduring anti-Semitism, this book delves into how Judaism's unique beliefs about God, Law, and Peoplehood have historically provoked animosity towards Jews and the Jewish state. It argues that anti-Semitism transcends typical prejudice, stemming from a reaction to Jewish values rather than economic success or scapegoating. The authors provide a comprehensive analysis of seven major forms of anti-Semitism throughout history and highlight the implications for both Jews and moral non-Jews, proposing necessary changes for a future free from hatred.

Challenging conventional views, this book presents a compelling argument for the relevance and rationality of the Bible. It aims to reshape perceptions by addressing common criticisms and highlighting the moral and philosophical insights found within its text. Readers with an open mind are invited to explore how the Bible can positively influence their understanding of life and morality.

In this unique blend of self-help and moral philosophy, talk-radio host Dennis Prager asserts that we're actually obligated to be happy, because it makes us better people. Achieving that happiness won't be easy, though: to Prager, it requires a continuing process of counting your blessings and 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 rather than blaming others. Whether or not you agree with that view, if you're willing to put some thought into achieving a happier outlook, you will find plenty to mull over in Happiness Is a Serious Problem.

Co je na desateru přikázání, jež se poprvé objevilo v hebrejské bibli, tak převratného? Etika se zdá být starší než náboženství, neboť lidé odedávna pociťují sounáležitost. Pod povrchem různých kultur se nacházejí podobná pravidla morálky. Prager však ukazuje, že situace je složitější. Desatero není negací, ale cestou ke svobodě, povzbuzující k dobru, pokud je Stvořitel chápán jako zdroj dobra a svobody. Přikázání jako „Neklaň se modlám” a „Nedělej, co nechceš, aby dělali tobě” osvobozují od zotročujících ideologií a povzbuzují k odpočinku. Není svobody bez morálky a naopak. Zvláštní důraz je kladen na přikázání, jehož porušení Hospodin neodpouští: páchat zlo ve jménu božím. Ospravedlnění vírou zde neexistuje; ti, kdo vraždí ve jménu božím, „zabíjejí” Boha. Čtenář, který zná pouze stručnou křesťanskou verzi Desatera, bude překvapen hlubšími souvislostmi a revolucí, kterou etický monoteismus přinesl, a jak položil základy civilizace, jež umožnila svobodu i řád.

Genesis, první kniha Bible, uvádí morálního Boha všech lidí, jenž představuje diametrální protiklad předchozího mytického světa kmenových bohů. Bůh stvořil svobodného člověka k transcendentálnímu účelu ("buďte svatí, jako já jsem svatý") a pověřil jej jedinečnou rolí v zápase s pohanskými ideologickými silami rozkladu. Tento svět je zázračným…