The Tent of Abraham is the first book to tell the entire story of Abraham and to reenergize it as a basis for peace. Written by three leaders belonging to different faiths, the book explores in accessible language the mythic quality and the teachings of reconciliation that are embedded in the Torah, the Qur’an, and the Bible.
“The stories of our common ancestors told in this book with such creative imagination inspire all of us to build community across the walls that
more >>
The Tent of Abraham is the first book to tell the entire story of Abraham and to reenergize it as a basis for peace. Written by three leaders belonging to different faiths, the book explores in accessible language the mythic quality and the teachings of reconciliation that are embedded in the Torah, the Qur’an, and the Bible.
“The stories of our common ancestors told in this book with such creative imagination inspire all of us to build community across the walls that normally divide us.” —Bob Edgar, general secretary, National Council of Churches
Rabbi Arthur Waskow is the director of The Shalom Center in Philadelphia and author of numerous books, including Seasons of Our Joy (Beacon/ 3611-2 / $18.00 pb). Joan Chittister, OSB, is a lecturer and the best-selling author of many books, including The Way We We re and Called to Question. She lives in Erie, Pennsylvania. Murshid Saadi Shakur Chishti (Neil Douglas-Klotz) is an internationally known Sufi scholar and writer. His most recent book is Blessings of the Cosmos. “The Palestinian/Israeli conflict has elicited many books exhorting political and religious peace in the Middle East, but none has appealed to individual minds and hearts quite like this one.” Library Journal Starred
“This book will open your eyes to the possibilities for collaborative work between our traditions and is a must-read for those doing interfaith peacework.” Tikkun
<< less
Please read carefully all the information given below, including
Handling Time and Seller Comments before placing your order.
Handling Time is the number of business days for sellers to process and
dispatch the item from their location.
Shipping Offered:
U.S. Standard
Free U.S. Standard
U.S. Expedited
International
(LIKE NEW CONDITION BOOKS, Music CD & DVD Movies) MINT CLEAN - SAME DAY SHIPPING: Consumers Wholesale (LIKE NEW) Products are MINT CLEAN Products that the Publisher sells-off in volume to reduce excess inventory. Crisp, clean, some may show minor markings or shelve wear. Many are (First Editions, But Not All). This action enables us to offer to our customers gift quality (LIKE NEW) Products at Great Discounts from the Retail List Prices. more >>
(BRAND NEW CONDITION BOOKS, Music CD & DVD Movies) MINT CLEAN - SAME DAY SHIPPING: Consumers Wholesale (MINT NEW) Products are MINT CLEAN, totally unmarked Music CD & DVD Movies and unread books thatthe Publisher sells-off in volume to reduce excess inventory. Crisp, clean, some may show minor shelve wear. Many are (First Editions, But Not All). This action enables us to offer to our customers gift quality (MINT NEW) Products at Great Discounts from the Retail List Prices. more >>
If you like the above item, you might also like the following items:
More Information: Tent of Abraham: Stories of Hope and Peace for Jews, Christians, and Muslims
ISBN-10:
0807077291
ISBN-13:
9780807077290
Title:
Tent of Abraham: Stories of Hope and Peace for Jews, Christians, and Muslims
Author:
Chittister, Sister Joan, Chishti, Murshid Saadi Shakur, Waskow, Rabbi Arthur
Description:
The Tent of Abraham is the first book to tell the entire story of Abraham and to reenergize it as a basis for peace. Written by three leaders belonging to different faiths, the book explores in accessible language the mythic quality and the teachings of reconciliation that are embedded in the Torah, the Qur’an, and the Bible.
“The stories of our common ancestors told in this book with such creative imagination inspire all of us to build community across the walls thatThe Tent of Abraham is the first book to tell the entire story of Abraham and to reenergize it as a basis for peace. Written by three leaders belonging to different faiths, the book explores in accessible language the mythic quality and the teachings of reconciliation that are embedded in the Torah, the Qur’an, and the Bible.
“The stories of our common ancestors told in this book with such creative imagination inspire all of us to build community across the walls that normally divide us.” —Bob Edgar, general secretary, National Council of Churches
Rabbi Arthur Waskow is the director of The Shalom Center in Philadelphia and author of numerous books, including Seasons of Our Joy (Beacon/ 3611-2 / $18.00 pb). Joan Chittister, OSB, is a lecturer and the best-selling author of many books, including The Way We We re and Called to Question. She lives in Erie, Pennsylvania. Murshid Saadi Shakur Chishti (Neil Douglas-Klotz) is an internationally known Sufi scholar and writer. His most recent book is Blessings of the Cosmos. “The Palestinian/Israeli conflict has elicited many books exhorting political and religious peace in the Middle East, but none has appealed to individual minds and hearts quite like this one.” Library Journal Starred
“This book will open your eyes to the possibilities for collaborative work between our traditions and is a must-read for those doing interfaith peacework.” Tikkun