Venture capital typically exists in a secular vacuum. But as Eisenberg demonstrates, it only really works when it’s undergirded by a moral framework of trust, mutual benefit and societal advancement. The two come together in The Tree of Life and Prosperity by showing how the teachings of the Torah create a roadmap for dealing with other people, negotiating conflict, and achieving outcomes that can work for everyone. This is a must read for anyone who wants investing to be more than a zero-sum game.

It’s no secret technology has become so integrated in society, it’s almost a religion. Relying on his successful track record of investing in companies that transformed society, Michael Eisenberg connects the dots for us in a book every person in business should read. The Tree of Life and Prosperity tells a compelling narrative of how the oldest story of creation is applicable in the most relevant stories of innovation today, giving readers a historical perspective on an ethical framework for complicated issues facing tech and society moving forward. The Tree of Life and Prosperity is one of the most important business books out there right now for people looking to build, create, and do so with their heads and hearts.

Move over Warren Buffett: turns out that the best investment thesis of all comes straight out of the Book of Genesis. Nobody knows entrepreneurs like Michael Eisenberg, one of Israel’s top venture capitalists. When he combines that experience with a lifetime of Torah study, the result is The Tree of Life and Prosperity, a bold joy ride through the Bible in search of the eternal drivers of human potential, innovation, and success. In Eisenberg’s capable hands, these familiar stories are refreshed and deepened. Adam and Eve expands into a case study in Universal Basic Income. Noah is the flawed entrepreneur who invents the plow and wine but takes from them the wrong lessons. Esau and Jacob teach us about how to navigate career transitions, and Joseph struggles to manage through Black Swan events in Egypt. The Tree of Life and Prosperity should be required reading in every business school, but will also be enjoyed by anyone who believes that only a moral framework, consistently applied and cherished, can sustain innovation and sustain growth. Principles, in fact, are a competitive advantage. Eisenberg’s erudition is deep and wide: this is a book to be savored and shared.

While there are books about economics, Jewish business ethics, business strategy, and Torah/Bible commentary, rarely does a single book combine them all. The Tree of Life and Prosperity is that rare treat. It offers a unique reading of Genesis, identifying surprising themes with relevance to modern readers, and grounds the themes in close readings of the text. It quotes people who have probably never been quoted together in the same book, reflecting Michael Eisenberg’s intellectual breadth, integrated worldview, and experience as a successful venture capitalist. Irrespective of your level of familiarity with the biblical text or religious belief, The Tree of Life and Prosperity can surprise, delight, and challenge you.

There is no higher virtue in venture capital—and perhaps in life—than curiosity. And despite a quarter-century of successful investing, Michael Eisenberg still has plenty of it. In this lucid reflection, he shares not only ancient ethics and wisdom, but applies them to today’s thorniest questions of capitalism and governance. A must-read for anyone interested in changing—and fixing—the world.

In today’s shifting economy, social consciousness and business have become intrinsically linked. Michael Eisenberg crafts nuanced connections between the Torah, specifically the Book of Genesis, and our changing contemporary world, relating his experience as a prolific investor to a larger life purpose that is fundamental to becoming a high achiever. The Tree of Life and Prosperity is the book the market has been waiting for—a succinct and compelling guide to ethical investing principles.