Introduction by Thomas Cahill. Judaism. Christianity. Islam. The world’s three great monotheistic religions have a long, intertwined history. They embrace a belief in a single Lord: Yahweh, God, Allah. They have a common, ancient patriarch in Abraham. Their stories are filled with events that took place in the Middle Easter, where, yes, the religions have had periods of violent strife—periods including the present day. This volume examines, in words and pictures, the fascinating, difficult religious history of that region, and seeks answers to timeless problems.