The Trial of God

Elie Wiesel

Very challenging but honest exploration of God's interaction with humanity.

a truly compelling play, masked in Wiesel's actual experience of a Talmudic trial he witnessed...more

a truly compelling play, masked in Wiesel's actual experience of a Talmudic trial he witnessed in Aushwitz. Sorrowful, pithy, and filled with depth.   hide

It asks all of the most difficult questions that we all have about this most dark time of our...more

It asks all of the most difficult questions that we all have about this most dark time of our history has human beings - especially those trying to understand God in such a time. And it doesn't end with neat answers and happily ever afters. It isn't afraid to ask things about God that are usually considered unspeakable. Neither is God diminished by the questions. For those that can handle it, it is a most worthwhile endeavor to be challenged by these questions, and to seek to come up with our own answers. The charge: Did God keep His covenant or did He break the contract He made.   hide

I love this book. It's not for everyone. But if you are willing to put religion aside, be a plain...more

I love this book. It's not for everyone. But if you are willing to put religion aside, be a plain slate, you will love this book too. Well justified.   hide

It's funny, and a bit sacreligious...