Could our sense of who we are really turn on a sliver of DNA? In our multiethnic world, questions of individual identity are becoming increasingly unclear. Now in ABRAHAM'S CHILDREN bestselling author Jon Entine vividly brings to life the profound human implications of the Age of Genetics while illuminating one of today's most controversial topics: the connection between genetics and who we are, and specifically the question "Who is a Jew?" Entine weaves a fascinating narrative, using breakthroughs in genetic genealogy to reconstruct the Jewish biblical tradition of the chosen people and the hereditary Israelite priestly caste of Cohanim. Synagogues in the mountains of India and China and Catholic churches with a Jewish identity in New Mexico and Colorado provide different patterns of connection within the tangled history of the Jewish diaspora. Legendary accounts of the Hebrew lineage of Ethiopian tribesmen, the building of Africa's Great Zimbabwe fortress, and even the so-called Lost Tribes are reexamined in light of advanced DNA technology. Entine also reveals the shared ancestry of Israelites and Christians. As people from across the world discover their Israelite roots, their riveting stories unveil exciting new approaches to defining one's identity. Not least, Entine addresses possible connections between DNA and Jewish intelligence and the controversial notion that Jews are a "race apart." ABRAHAM'S CHILDREN is a compelling reinterpretation of biblical history and a challenging and exciting illustration of the promise and power of genetic research.

Abraham's Children: Race, Identity, and the DNA of the Chosen People

History

Entine, Jon

World

Grand Central Publishing

What happens to the lives of the innocent when prosecutors abuse their power to further their careers or cater to political expediency? Henry Fischer knows first hand. He owns the largest independent homebuilding company in the Cincinnati region, and is one of the country’s top 100 builders. On May 9th, 2006, police and military helicopters swooped down upon the construction sites overseen by Fischer Homes, as swat teams arrested Hispanic-looking workers arriving for the day. Separate police teams targeted Fischer construction superintendents, handcuffing them at their homes, and at company headquarters, agents carted off thousands of company records. Thus began a three-year nightmare for Fischer. Despite facing public humiliation and possible financial ruin, he fought the harsh tactics of politically driven prosecutorial antagonistsand he won. This story raises issues about the politics of prosecution. It’s a story of David vs. Goliath and surprisingly, once again, David prevailed.

No Crime but Prejudice: Fischer Homes, the Immigration Fiasco, and Extra-Judicial Prosecution

Business & Money

Economics

TFG Books

Explores the genetic, cultural, and physiological roots of black athletic superiority.

Taboo : Why Black Athletes Dominate Sports and Why We're Afraid to Talk About It

Politics & Social Sciences

SMITH, EARL

Social Sciences

PublicAffairs

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