Marek Halter Boeken

A family saga with a difference. "The Book of Abraham opens on the backdrop of a burning Jerusalem in 70 AD as Abraham the Temple scribe flees the destruction of his home. Two thousand years and a hundred generations later, another Abraham perishes, immolated in the fires of the Warsaw Ghetto. But the chain that links these two Abrahams--a chain that stretches from Jerusalem to Warsaw through Rome, Alexandria, France and Greece--is one of family ties, and the unforgettable, powerful and poignant story that is told is that of one family--the author's own. This is a new edition of the timeless best-seller that has already sold over 5,000,000 copies worldwide.

When Marek Halter was five years old, he and his family fled from the Warsaw Ghetto with the help of two Polish Catholics. Fifty-three years later, now a distinguished French writer and social commentator, Halter returned to Warsaw, and from there went on a quest across Europe, seeking out and interviewing gentiles who had risked their own lives to save the lives of Jews in Nazi-occupied Europe.

Exploring the ancient world, the narrative offers a unique perspective through the life of Mary of Nazareth, a young Jewish woman. It delves into her experiences, struggles, and the cultural context of her time, providing insights into her character and the societal challenges she faces. The story intertwines themes of faith, identity, and resilience, illuminating the historical backdrop that shapes her journey and the pivotal role she plays in a transformative era.

** The latest provocative book by the international bestselling author, Marek Halter ** Seventy-five years after the Holocaust, which decimated a people several thousand years old, after we swore in an almost unanimous voice, "Never again," the scourge of anti-Jewish sentiment invades our sidewalks again, especially in Western Europe, including France, the homeland of human rights. Marek Halter, a Jew himself, asks, "Why always the Jews?" This hard-hitting essay examines all the false trials of Jews—religious or otherwise—during troubled periods throughout the world's history.

The narrative delves into the life of a remarkable woman who played a significant role alongside Moses, exploring her strength and resilience. It offers a fresh perspective on biblical events, highlighting her contributions and the challenges she faced. The story intertwines themes of faith, leadership, and the struggle for identity, providing readers with a deeper understanding of her character and the historical context surrounding her journey.

Sarah’s story begins in the cradle of civilization: the Sumerian city-state of Ur, a land of desert heat, towering gardens, and immense wealth. The daughter of a powerful lord, Sarah balks at the marriage her father has planned for her. On her wedding day, she impulsively flees to the vast, empty marshes outside the city walls, where she meets a young man named Abram, son of a tribe of outsiders. Drawn to this exotic stranger, Sarah spends one night with him and reluctantly returns to her father’s house. But on her return, she secretly drinks a poisonous potion that will make her barren and thus unfit for marriage.Many years later, Abram returns to Ur and discovers that the lost, rebellious girl from the marsh has been transformed into a splendid woman—the high priestess of the goddess Ishtar. But Sarah gives up her exalted life to join Abram’s tribe and follow the one true God, an invisible deity who speaks only to Abram. It is then that her journey truly begins.From the great ziggurat of Ishtar to the fertile valleys of Canaan to the bedchamber of the mighty Pharaoh himself, Sarah’s story reveals an ancient world full of beauty, intrigue, and miracles.

Set in the Middle East over four thousand years ago, the narrative follows Lilah, who is torn between her love for Antinoes, a Persian warrior, and her loyalty to her brother Ezra, a scholar of Moses' laws. As they embark on a perilous journey back to the Promised Land, Lilah risks her safety to support Ezra's mission. However, upon returning to Jerusalem, Ezra's extremist decisions force Lilah to confront her values, leading her to challenge both her brother and societal intolerance. This poignant tale explores themes of faith, love, and moral courage.

La révolte gronde dans la ville d'Hénoch. Pourquoi Elohim condamne-t-Il ses habitants ? Quelle est cette faute originelle dont ils subissent le châtiment sept générations plus tard ? Adam rejette toute la responsabilité sur Eve : la colere de Dieu, l'anéantissement promis... Une enquete est ouverte, le proces d'Eve se prépare. Les témoins de l'accusation se succedent. Ils parlent de la mort et de la guerre, du deuil et de la famine auxquels les a soumis le renvoi du paradis. En désobéissant a Dieu, Eve n'a-t-elle pas servi les hommes ? A sa suite, des voix s'élevent pour interroger Elohim, et c'est Nahamma, l'épouse de Noé, qui raconte le proces d'Eve, auquel elle a assisté. Survivante du déluge, elle seule accepte de témoigner des temps d'avant l'apocalypse.

Il aurait fallu le dire depuis longtemps, le dire haut et fort : en des temps dominés par les lâches et les tueurs, il y eut des individus pour nous permettre de ne pas désespérer de l'humanité, des hommes et des femmes qui n'ont pas hésité à risquer la mort pour sauver des vies. Iréna, polonaise, a sorti du ghetto, à la barbe des Allemands, 2 500 enfants. Berthold, industriel allemand, a entrepris d'embaucher des Juifs dans son usine, les sauvant ainsi des camps de la mort. Des religieuses ont abrité dans les couvents des centaines d'enfants traqués... Voilà sans doute ce que j'aurai découvert à travers mon voyage au pays des Justes : le Bien existe ; et cette disposition à la bonté que tout homme peut porter en lui, les pires systèmes totalitaires ne la détruiront jamais. En rendant hommage à ces Justes, en restituant leurs témoignages longtemps passés sous silence, j'ai voulu créer une " mémoire du Bien ". Car le Bien est l'espoir. Et sans espoir, on ne peut vivre.