The Wellington Council of Christians and Jews held a public meeting on Wednesday 20 October 2010 on Abraham’s challenge from God to sacrifice his son from Jewish, Christian and Muslim perspectives. The event was very well attended with over 120 people from all backgrounds in the audience.
Read on to see summaries of the talks, and listen to the recorded audio of the evening.
The Wellington Council of Christians and Jews Presents
A Public Sacred Text Study
The Binding of Isaac / Ishmael: Jewish, Christian and Muslim Perspectives
Wednesday 20 October 2010 at 7.30pm
Myers Hall, Wellington Jewish Community Centre
80 Webb St, Wellington
Entry by koha, all are welcome
Speakers:
The binding of Isaac (in the Jewish and Christian traditions) or Ishmael (in the Islamic tradition) is a turning point in each of our religions, with fascinating similarities and differences in interpretation between the three Abrahamic faiths. Come find out more about the ongoing impact of this pivotal event over 3,000 years ago.
The three talks will be followed by an panel discussion.
For more information, contact Dave Moskovitz, 027 220 2202
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