August 30 — Get the first of three religions’ perspective on a Patriarch
He was more than a guy who listened to the voice in his head telling him “Kill your son.” Much more. Perhaps getting Muslims, Christians, and Jews to discuss their shared (and contested) claim to Abraham wil defuse religious tensions.
When: Thursday August 30 6:30-8:00pm
Where: Congregation Beth-El Zedeck 600 West 70th Street, Indianapolis, IN
The Abraham Trialogue Series is free and open to the public.
The first of this important series takes place in a synagogue. Each conversation about the life of Abraham will be lead by a resident expert from the host congregation and include:
• A Tour of the House of Worship
• Information about the “House of Abraham”
• Question and Answer Period
• Refreshments
2nd Presbyterian Church, Bridging the Gap, Congregation Beth-El Zedeck, Nur-Allah Mosque, Habitat for Humanity’s “House of Abraham” & the International Interfaith Initiative present “Three Perspectives of Avraham-Abraham-Ibrāhīm.” Abraham is considered the “exalted father” of three of the world’s prominent religions, Judaism, Christianity and Islam. According to Christians Abraham foretold the coming of Jesus, he is a prophet in Islam and ancestor of Mohammed through his son Ismail, and his son Jacob is recognized as the “Father of Israel” in Judaism. What do we know about Abraham? Does his legacy provide a common thread for mutual respect, understanding, and peaceful coexistence among three faiths that share a long history? The Abraham Trialogue series offers a unique opportunity to learn more about this seminal character of three faith traditions. These, free and open to the public, discussions also provide an opportunity to visit and tour a local Mosque, Synagogue and Church, and learn more about the diversity within our faith community.
The concept for this public discussion series arose from the “House of Abraham” project of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Indianapolis. Learn more about the “House of Abraham” by attending the public discussions or visit www.indyhabitat.org.
