As a way of connecting with his ailing father, international bestselling author and prominent journalist Aldo Cazzullo picks up the Bible and rediscovers an illuminating book that "speaks of us," and whose legacy of storytelling formed our modern world. In the internet age, our sense of historical perspective is often eclipsed by a breathless flood of information and the constant news feed. THE GOD OF OUR FATHERS: The Great Stories of the Bible by Aldo Cazzullo helps readers reestablish their connection with the past by bridging ancient history and the present, helping reframe our modern world.
Stories addressing themes like refuge, conflict, and justice are directly applicable to current crises and provide a framework for navigating life’s challenges including forgiveness, parenting and career decisions.
Until a few generations ago, people of the Western world believed they lived under the watchful eye of God. His existence was as certain as the rising sun, and quoting passages and verse from the Bible was common. But that familiarity with the Bible is no longer a mainstay of the contemporary world.
This book invites readers of all kinds to engage with the Bible as a living document that continues to pose fundamental questions about existence. It is an invitation to see these stories not as historical relics, but as a vital part of our ongoing cultural dialogue, Framed by a deeply personal narrative where Aldo Cazzullo revisits the sacred text by his dying father’s bedside.
As an author, Aldo Cazzullo has made a career of bridging the past and the present, helping reframe our modern world He has been reporting on major Italian and international events for thirty-five years for major newspapers including Corriere della Sera, where he serves as deputy editor and head of the Lettere page. He has published thirty books which have sold one and a half million copies, and hosts a show on Italian television, now in its second
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