The tent of Abraham : stories of hope and peace for Jews, Christians, and Muslims / Joan Chittister, Saadi Shakur Chishti, Arthur Waskow ; foreword by Karen Armstrong.

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Chittister, Joan

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Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Boston : Beacon Press, 2006.Description: xviii, 218 p. ; 23 cmISBN:

0807077283 (hardcover : alk. paper)
9780807077283 (hardcover : alk. paper)

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LOC classification:

BS580.A3 C45 2006

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.

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.

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Current library	Collection	Call number	Copy number	Status	Barcode
Bishop Okullu Memorial Library (Limuru Campus) General Circulation	Non-fiction	BS580.A3 C45 2006 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available	066209

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"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.

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