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Religions of the World An Educational Series for Adults
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This series offers an academic view of the basic principles and history of Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Sikhism, and Christianity. Each guest lecturer will share information about how a certain religion developed, how it changed throughout history, and common observances and practices in modern times. All Religions of the World presentations are intended for adults and will last 60-90 minutes, including a brief question-and-answer session moderated by the presenter and library staff. Admission to each presentation in the series is free.
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Presented by Dr. Pam Sezgin Professor, Anthropology and History University of North Georgia Thursday, August 9, 2018
6:30 p.m. Hampton Park Library 5345 Settingdown Road
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Dr. Pam Sezgin, Professor of Anthropology and History at the University of North Georgia, explains how Judaism developed and changed throughout history. Judaism is the world’s oldest monotheistic religion, tracing its origins to Father Abraham (circa 1950 B.C.E.). The religion provided an abrupt break with polytheism, the worship of many gods, in the ancient world. It developed a novel idea of one deity, rather than a pantheon, who was absolute and all powerful. In the 19th century, this ancient religion was updated to make it compatible with new ideas developed in Western Europe and America in the modern age, resulting in the eventual division of the formal religion of Judaism by the 20th century into the Orthodox, Conservative, Reform and Reconstructionist branches.
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Presented by Dr. Jonas Kauffeldt Associate Professor, History University of North Georgia Sunday, August 26, 2018 2:00 p.m. Sharon Forks Library 2820 Old Atlanta Road
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Dr. Jonas Kauffeldt, Associate Professor of History at the University of North Georgia, provides a look at the life and ministry of the Prophet Muhammad and the fundamentals of Muslim beliefs and practices. Islam is a major world religion promulgated by the Prophet Muhammad in Arabia in the 7th century CE. It is the fastest-growing major religion in the world, with over 1.8 billion followers.
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Presented by Levi Mentz, Thursday, August 30, 2018 7:00 p.m. Sharon Forks Library 2820 Old Atlanta Road
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Rabbi Levi Mentz will explain the significance of the Jewish New Year and share information about the beliefs, practices, and traditions for observing the holiday.
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Presented by Heather Murray Senior Lecturer, History University of North Georgia Wednesday, September 12, 2018
7:00 p.m. Cumming Library 585 Dahlonega Street
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Heather Murray, Senior Lecturer of History at the University of North Georgia, will lead this introduction to the history and practices of Buddhism, its early link to Vedic traditions in India, and its transformation in China, Korea, and Japan. Buddhism is the one of the world's largest religions with over 520 million followers. Buddhism originated in ancient India between the 6th and 4th centuries BCE, eventually spreading through much of Asia.
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Presented by Dr. Barry Whittemore Lecturer, History University of North Georgia Sunday, September 16, 2018 3:00 p.m. Post Road Library 5010 Post Road
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Dr. Barry Whittemore, a Lecturer on Appalachian, American, and religious history at the University of North Georgia, will discuss how Sikhism was a progressive religion well ahead of its time when it was founded over 500 years ago on the principles of monotheism, divine unity and equality of all humankind, and selfless service. Though it is among the youngest of the world's major religions, it is the fifth largest with a following of over 20 million people worldwide.
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Presented by Dr. Johanna Luthman, Professor of History University of North Georgia Thursday, October 11, 2018 7:00 p.m. Hampton Park Library 5345 Settingdown Road
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Dr. Johanna Luthman, professor of history at the University of North Georgia, provides an overview of the first thousand years of Christianity, looking at its initial development within the Roman Empire, its spread throughout the Middle East, Africa, and Europe, and highlights some of the features of the early Christian religion.
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Presented by Dr. Johanna Luthman, Professor of History University of North Georgia Saturday, October 20 4:00 p.m. Sharon Forks Library 2820 Old Atlanta Road
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Dr. Johanna Luthman, professor of history at the University of North Georgia, explores the religious reform movements and rebellions in 16th and 17th century Europe, which led to the permanent splintering of the European Christian church and the creation of the various branches of Protestantism, such as Lutheranism, Calvinism, and Anglicanism.
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Forsyth County Public Library 585 Dahlonega Street Cumming, Georgia 30040 770-781-9840www.forsythpl.org/ |
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