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Rolf Gompertz

    A Jewish Novel About Jesus
    To Life! To Love!
    Abraham, the Dreamer
    Sparks of Spirit
    • Sparks of Spirit

      How to Find Love and Meaning in Your Life 24 Hours a Day

      • 154 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      The book offers 27 concise meditations designed to awaken and transform the reader's spirit through accessible language. Each meditation is paired with supportive biblical verses, enhancing the reflective experience. By engaging with these insights, readers can unlock inner power, leading to a more meaningful and love-filled life around the clock.

      Sparks of Spirit
    • Abraham, the Dreamer

      An Erotic and Sacred Love Story

      • 260 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      Abraham and Sarah set off to serve a new God in a new land, with an unspeakable family secret in their heart and a marriage in serious trouble. In time, the childless Sarah offers Hagar, her slave, to Abraham. Hagar not only gives him a son, Ishmael, but also offers Abraham a passionate, fulfilling love that he had never known with Sarah. When Sarah, unexpectedly, gives birth to Isaac, she drives Hagar and Ishmael away, arousing a deep-seated murderous rage in Abraham that threatens the life of Isaac, all in the name of the new God.The author sheds new light on the biblical story, exploring what it was like to come out of a polytheistic society and serve a single, new and invisible God. Sarah is portrayed as a high priestess in service to Inanna, the goddess of love and war. When called on, Sarah performs the erotic Sacred Marriage Rite as part of her religious duties, in Ur, Egypt and Canaan. Only through deep, personal sorrow does she come to shift her allegiance to Abraham's new God.The book finally addresses a critical, central human How can we ever know the will of God with any certainty?

      Abraham, the Dreamer
    • To Life! To Love!

      In Poetry and Prose, A Spiritual Memoir

      • 304 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Exploring the four seasons of life, this collection intertwines poetry and prose to evoke deep emotions and reflections. Each section captures the essence of Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter, offering insights that resonate with the heart, mind, and soul. The work invites readers to celebrate life's journey through vivid imagery and heartfelt expression, making it a profound experience for those seeking inspiration and connection.

      To Life! To Love!
    • A Jewish Novel About Jesus

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      The narrative offers a fresh perspective on the life of Jesus and the historical context of his era. Readers are introduced to a range of characters that enrich the story, providing insights into the social and political dynamics of the time. The novel explores themes of faith, struggle, and redemption, bringing to life the complexities of both Jesus and those around him. Through vivid storytelling, it challenges conventional interpretations and invites readers to reconsider familiar biblical narratives.

      A Jewish Novel About Jesus