Sarah laughed at God when he promised her a child in her old age. Such chutzpah is common in Jewish history, says the author of The Harlot by the Side of the Road. The only thing about Judaism written in stone is the Commandments. The religion itself embraces diversity, and he elaborates on this concept in his controversial journey through Jewish history. "Readily accessible and often entertaining... well-written reexamination."—Publishers Weekly