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Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
According to Surah IV of the Qur'an, "the People of the Book" - in this context, the Jews, claim that they have put Jesus to death. Contrary to historical fact, they contend that they have crucified him. Why this implausible claim? Why this self-accusation? Why does the Qur'an polemicize so much against the Jews of Arabia and yet all the while appear to remain faithful to the biblical tradition?
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Pub. Date
[2013], c2009
Language
English
Description
The fate of Jerusalem's Temple Mount, a site holy both to Jews and Muslims, is at the very heart of the Middle East conflict-perhaps the world's most important unresolved religious dispute. A billion Muslims will not rest until the site is under Islamic sovereignty. For Jews in Israel and around the world, however, it is part of their historic capital, never to be surrendered. Can anything short of divine intervention settle the issue? In this final...
Series
Pub. Date
[2000]
Language
English
Description
These four programs introduce children to Christian, Muslim, Jewish and Sikh beliefs. They help children understand the importance of story within religion. A storyteller from each faith community tells the story in an interesting visual style using artefacts to illustrate key ideas.
Series
Language
English
Description
This program examines the structure and major tenets of these four eastern religious philosophies. The role of the spiritual master in Hinduism is defined, and the belief in transcendental power and a multitude of deities is explained. The history of Buddhism is traced from the 6th century BC. Reincarnation and nonviolence are discussed as major beliefs. Chinese Taoism, especially its stress on the equilibrium of forces, is examined. Shintoism, a...
Series
Pub. Date
[2008], c2007
Language
English
Description
In this program, Dennis Wholey continues a dialogue on the role of religion and faith in contemporary American culture with spokespeople from the InterFaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington; Catholics in Alliance for the Common Good; the Washington Buddhist Peace Fellowship; the Islamic Society of North America; the Agudas Achim Conservative Jewish Congregation of Alexandria, Virginia; and the Sri Siva Vishnu Temple in Lanham, Maryland. Topics...
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Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
Description
An Acclaimed Guide to Understanding Today's Muslim, Completely Updated · How more and more Muslims live "right next door," and how we can overcome the growing level of misinformation and fear · The roots of modern-day jihad and how recent developments in the Middle East affect the West · A new chapter answering tough questions about terrorism, Christian converts, and other key topics Medearis shows how common ground is the best foundation for...
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