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Every book Faisal Saeed Al Mutar recommended on podcasts
Faisal Saeed Al Mutar appeared on The Rubin Report to discuss politics, religion, and intellectual freedom. Reflecting on his personal journey of questioning authority and exploring diverse belief systems during his upbringing, he mentioned reading foundational religious texts. Al Mutar noted that his father encouraged him to think for himself, prompting him to study the Bible, the Old Testament, the Torah, and the Talmud. By examining works such as Bernhard W. Anderson's Understanding the Old Testament, Arthur Kurzweil's The Torah For Dummies, and Jacob Neusner's translations and commentaries on the Talmud, Al Mutar illustrated his early commitment to critical inquiry. Rather than adhering blindly to dogma, he engaged deeply with these religious scriptures to evaluate various theological claims and formulate his own worldview regarding philosophy, faith, and freedom of thought.
Books recommended by Faisal Saeed Al Mutar
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The Talmud
The Talmud by Jacob Neusner is a foundational rabbinic text recording discussions and debates on Jewish law, ethics, customs, and history.
Discussed“my dad was like said like oh you can think for your and I I was like I was reading the Bible the Old Testament the Torah the talmud and all of these stuff and all a copy of the talmud in”
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The Torah For Dummies
Discussed“my dad was like said like oh you can think for your and I I was like I was reading the Bible the Old Testament the Torah the talmud and all of these stuff and all a copy of the talmud in”
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Understanding the Old Testament
Understanding the Old Testament by Bernhard W.
Discussed“my dad was like said like oh you can think for your and I I was like I was reading the Bible the Old Testament the Torah the talmud and all of these stuff and all a copy of the talmud in”
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Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| Politics and Religion | Faisal Saeed Al Mutar | SPIRITUALITY | Rubin Report | The Rubin Report | 2015-11-13 | 3 |
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
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