Common Ground: A Priest and a Rabbi Read Scripture Together

By Andrew M. Greeley and Jacob Neusner

Book Overview

Written in alternating chapters by a liberal Catholic priest and a conservative Jewish rabbi, this thoroughly revised and updated edition of The Bible and Us illustrates differences, reveals shared beliefs, and inspires readers to gain a new understanding of the Bible and its teachings. One of the most popular Bible commentaries.--Kirkus Reviews

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0829811206
• ISBN13: 9780829811209
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: Pilgrim Pr
• Length: 335 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 1.0" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

Excellent - Something for the general and the serious reader

Fr Greeley is always insightful, funny and mind opening. He is also, clearly, a good judge of coauthors.

Changed My Life

I read this book in it's original form (The Bible And Us) and then purchased and read - several times - this version. My original reason for reading this was a fascination with the concept of a priest and a rabbi reading scripture together. The reading is much more than the concept. Greeley's section on the Song of Songs will create a new wonder for your relationship with God. Neusner's insight into the Torah and the Holocaust let's you know what wonders and answers are available from the word of God. Normally one would say that a good review is in its recommendation to others. I have purchased this book again and again as gifts for many.