{"product_id":"god-was-right-how-modern-social-science-proves-the-torah-is-true-hardcover","title":"God Was Right: How Modern Social Science Proves the Torah Is True - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMark Gerson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan the Hebrew Bible--a 3,000-year-old book--really hold the answers to modern life's thorniest--and most important--questions? \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor millennia, people of all faith traditions turned to the Torah, the Hebrew Bible, for wisdom and inspiration. But what if the book offered something else--scientifically backed answers to some of the most profound problems that have occupied us from time immemorial, from how to run an organization to how to keep your marriage healthy? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEntrepreneur, philanthropist, and Biblical teacher Mark Gerson has studied this question in depth, examining the Bible's teachings alongside the findings of modern social science. His conclusion is as surprising as it is life-changing: God was right. The Torah, God's great guidebook, teaches us entirely relevant lessons for living happier, healthier, and more meaningful lives. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis extensive, revelatory, and fascinating exploration into the knowledge of the Torah features: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAnswers to life's questions\u003c\/b\u003e, such as: How long should I date before getting married? What should I do when I'm angry or offended? How can I become a better person? How can I help my child succeed in school? How should I allocate my time? How can I become happier?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSurprising insights into contemporary topics\u003c\/b\u003e, including insurance rates, casual sex, hockey uniforms, educational outcomes, and basketball championships\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn examination of social phenomena\u003c\/b\u003e including peer pressure, antifragility, diversity, fear, future orientation, reframing, victimization, and the key to personal transformation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWhether you're reading it chapter by chapter, or focusing on one particular subject of interest, \u003ci\u003eGod Was Right \u003c\/i\u003eis an extraordinary book that will enlighten, inspire, and delight every reader, no matter how biblically literate or religiously observant.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMark Gerson\u003c\/b\u003e, a New York-based entrepreneur and philanthropist, is the cofounder of Gerson Lehrman Group, 3I Members, United Hatzalah of Israel, and African Mission Healthcare--where he and his wife, Rabbi Erica Gerson, made the largest gift ever to Christian medical missionaries. A graduate of Williams College and Yale Law School, Mark is the author of the national bestseller \u003ci\u003eThe Telling: How Judaism's Essential Book Reveals the Meaning of Life\u003c\/i\u003e. Mark's articles and essays on subjects ranging from Frank Sinatra to the biblical Jonah to the Torah and science of clothing have been published in \u003ci\u003eThe New Republic\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCommentary\u003c\/i\u003e, and Christian Broadcast Network. Mark lives with his wife and their four children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 848\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.16 x 9.33 x 6.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 03, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48107133632733,"sku":"9781637746172","price":47.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/n5NTn6TeSg9781637746172.webp?v=1782964981","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/god-was-right-how-modern-social-science-proves-the-torah-is-true-hardcover","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}