Moshe Bar-Asher Bücher

A compelling book that casts the Qur'anic encounter with Jews in an entirely new light0In this panoramic and multifaceted book, Meir Bar-Asher examines how Jews and Judaism are depicted in the Qur'an and later Islamic literature, providing needed context to those passages critical of Jews that are most often invoked to divide Muslims and Jews or to promote Islamophobia. He traces the Qur'anic origins of the protection of Jews and other minorities living under the rule of Islam, and shows how attitudes toward Jews in Shi'i Islam are substantially different from those in Sunni Islam. Bar-Asher sheds light on the extraordinary contribution of Jewish tradition to the Muslim exegesis of the Qur'an, and draws important parallels between Jewish religious law, or halakha, and shari'a law. An illuminating work on a topic of vital relevance today, Jews and the Qur'an offers a nuanced understanding of Islam's engagement with Judaism in the time of Muhammad and his followers, and serves as a needed corrective to common misperceptions about Islam

Your brain is noisy, with certain regions constantly engaged in involuntary activities like daydreaming, consuming up to forty-seven percent of your waking time. This phenomenon, known as mindwandering, is explored in depth in this groundbreaking work. Cognitive neuroscientist Moshe Bar draws on decades of research to illuminate the benefits and potential drawbacks of mindwandering within the realms of psychology, neuroscience, psychiatry, and philosophy. He offers practical insights that can enhance your relationships, improve workplace concentration, and alleviate anxiety. Bar's pioneering studies make this knowledge accessible to all, enabling us to better align our mental states with the present moment. Esteemed figures like Daniel Gilbert and David Eagleman praise the work for its originality and relevance, highlighting how mindwandering can aid in problem-solving, foster happiness, and teach us to apply the right mindset at the right time. This gentle and insightful exploration is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of the human mind and brain.

Rabbinic stories portraying heretics (minim) typically involve a conflict over biblical interpretation. Using previously untapped Christian materials, this book examines heretic narratives of the Babylonian Talmud. It reveals new content in familiar texts, and reaches new conclusions regarding the Jewish- Christian relations in Late Antiquity.