Mouth of the Donkey

Exploring the intricate relationships between humans and animals in the Hebrew Bible, Laura Duhan-Kaplan delves into themes of ecology, spirituality, and ethics. She reinterprets biblical figures, such as Jacob's sheep as family and Balaam's donkey as a guide, while integrating insights from biology, Kabbalah, and Indigenous wisdom. Through these narratives, she encourages readers to confront human violence and foster a peaceful coexistence with nature, inviting metaphorical animals to inspire a new perspective on life and parenting.