The first published information about Jews in Poland came from a Jewish merchant writing at the end of the first millennium. Abraham Ben Jacob, also known as Ibrahim ibn Yaqub, described trade journeys he had made. The stories became part of Abu Abdullah al-Bakri?s "Book of Highways and of Kingdoms," published in 1068.
Read moreFather Leon Knabit, a preacher, writer and television personality, who lives in the Benedictine Abbey in Tyniec, is one of Poland?s best known monks. Those who watched his TV programs, “Father Leon?s Invitation,” “Salomon” and “Credo,” appreciated his open-mindedness, frankness and humor. In 1998 he published his first book, “Stairs to Heaven.” The next year he wrote the first section of the famous book “Meetings With Uncle Karol.” The section dealt with his friendship with the Pope. He has also written many other books about spiritual subjects. And he has written two children?s books.
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