{"product_id":"the-truth-about-ishmael-james-f-gauss-9798989755660","title":"The Truth About Ishmael","description":"For millennia, the question of Ishmael's place within the Abrahamic tradition has shaped religious identity, cultural narratives, and geopolitical thought. Muslims, Jews, and Christians alike have drawn upon the story of Abraham and his sons to interpret their origins and spiritual inheritance. Yet, the historical and textual foundations behind these claims remain vigorously debated. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Truth About Ishmael\u003c\/i\u003e presents Gauss's investigation into these ancient narratives. Drawing on the Hebrew Bible-particularly the Book of Genesis-and reviewing historical inscriptions, cultural traditions, and religious interpretations, Gauss explores the origins of Ishmael, his descendants, and the covenantal questions surrounding him. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe book argues that the earliest and most detailed historical record referencing Abraham and Ishmael is found exclusively in the biblical text, with external historical mentions appearing only centuries later. Gauss examines why Islamic tradition relies on the biblical account while simultaneously critiquing its reliability, and what this tension reveals about the development of Abrahamic identity. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAddressing themes of genealogy, prophecy, theology, and cultural legacy, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Truth About Ishmael\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e aims to challenge assumptions and invite readers to reconsider a figure who continues to influence global faith traditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e James F. Gauss\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798989755660\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e James Gauss Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/14\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 28\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.08lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.06d","brand":"James F. Gauss","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48443060453631,"sku":"9798989755660","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_fb9346ac-f74d-42c3-a4f2-0cb682de18e0.jpg?v=1777201582","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-truth-about-ishmael-james-f-gauss-9798989755660","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}