Description |
xviii, 218 pages ; 23 cm |
Summary |
"Explores the mythic quality and the teachings of reconciliation that are embedded in the Torah, the Quran, and the Bible. The book employs the story of Abraham from all three of these sacred texts to weave together the wisdoms of these religious traditions into a deeper, more unified whole"--From publisher's description. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
Contents |
Abraham's journey in the Bible and the Jewish midrash / Arthur Waskow -- The story in Islam / Saadi Shakur Chishti -- 1. Jewish interpretations of Abraham's journey / Arthur Waskow -- 2. Christian interpretations of Abraham's journey / Joan Chittister -- 3. Muslim interpretations of Abraham's journey / Saadi Shakur Chishti -- Resources for practical use in Abrahamic peacemaking. |
Subject |
Abraham (Biblical patriarch)
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Christianity.
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Judaism.
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Islam.
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Added Author |
Douglas-Klotz, Neil.
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Waskow, Arthur Ocean, 1933-
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ISBN |
0807077283 hardcover alkaline paper |
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9780807077283 hardcover alkaline paper |
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