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"A Brief History of God"
An Interfaith Seminar/ Workshop on the Joys and Perils of Monotheism.
Covering the three dominant monotheistic faiths of the Western world, Judaism,
Christianity & Islam.
The workshop will last two hours, highlighted by a "show and tell" explication
of ritual observance and artifacts. A third hour will be reserved for questions
and answers on anything and everything relating to Jews, Christians and
Muslims. This is a unique opportunity to build bridges of understanding between
religions and combat the narrowness of fundamentalism in the three great faiths
- perhaps the most destructive religious force in the world today. Help make the
world a better place!
"Words of Light: Hidden Wisdom from the Dead Sea
Scrolls"
Hardly a typical lecture, Dr. Ken Hanson delivers a "one man performance," as he
"becomes" an ancient Essene sage on the spot (including authentic ancient garb)
and shares insightful advice for modern people everywhere. Come, and learn of
the "Desert Disciplines"!
"Hidden Wisdom from the Kabbalah: Ten Spheres for Life"
How can I find personal peace and contentment? How can I appropriate peace of
mind? How can I cope with adversity? These are some of questions probed by the
great masters of Jewish mystical tradition – called Kabbalah. It is a discipline
that is at once deeply esoteric and utterly practical – steeped in ancient
tradition, yet thoroughly contemporary. Take this multi-media, sound-and-light
journey of discovery and come away transformed!
"The
Longest Hatred"
Two thousand years of Jewish dispersion have largely been overshadowed by the
horror of the Holocaust. But what of the "roots" of anti-semitism? Explore the
shocking connection between anti-semitism and the Christian Church through the
ages. From the Crusades to Martin Luther, from charges of “blood libel” to the
Spanish Inquisition, discover the extent to which the excesses of theology laid
the foundation for twentieth century terrors. What can we do to bridge the gap
of misunderstanding? Dare to know the truth….
"The Gender Jumble and Biblical Narrative"
Welcome to a whole new world of scholarship, vis-à-vis the text of the Bible.
What understanding can be gained regarding the battle of the sexes from a fresh,
critical reading of the Torah? Revisit the Garden of Eden. Were Adam and Eve a
"match made in heaven" or sad characters in a love story gone awry? What was the
supposed "curse on Eve"? Explore a series of fresh insights from modern textual
criticism! You may be surprised!
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