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The Book of Lights
The Book of Lights
Author: Chaim Potok
Gershon Loran, a quiet rabbinical student, is troubled by the dark reality around him. He sees hope in the study of Kabbalah, the Jewish b0ok of mysticism and visions, truth and light. But to Gershon's friend, Arthur, light means something else, the Atom bomb, his father helped create. Both men seek different a refuge in a foreign place, hop...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780394520315
ISBN-10: 0394520319
Publication Date: 9/12/1981
Pages: 369
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4.3 stars, based on 6 ratings
Publisher: Knopf
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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The Chosen is still my favorite by Chaim Potak, but a wonderful story nonetheless.
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Thoughtful questions arise--good for a book club
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If you like his other books, this is excellent.


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