Joseph Morris: 17 books

This 1903 work outlines a temperate to liberal interpretation of Judaism for the general reader, in hopes of clarifying aspects of the religion. Divided into sections—Beliefs, Ceremonial, and Moral Duties—it covers religion in general, the Bible, faith and reason, the existence and nature of God, dietary laws, the Jewish calendar and holidays, prayer, and duty, among other topics.

Lucas is a shy, scholarly 9-year-old boy who finds it hard to fit in. He’s constantly bullied at school and picked on by his own brothers at home. He fails when he tries to fit in, such as a disastrous attempt to play football with the guys. Luckily, he has two best friends to help him through tough...