History & Classics
One God, Three Faiths, and a Misinterpretation of the Divine
Document Type
Oral Presentation
Location
Indianapolis, IN
Subject Area
History & Classics
Start Date
11-4-2014 1:15 PM
End Date
11-4-2014 2:45 PM
Sponsor
Sarwar Alam (University of Arkansas - Fayetteville)
Description
One God, Three Faiths, and a Misinterpretation of the Divine is a study of the history of violence in Jerusalem. This paper will attempt to highlight specific beliefs, practices, and events in history that have heightened religious conflict inside of Jerusalem's walls. It will also discuss what, if any, inter-faith dialogue is currently taking place in order to placate the struggles that have lead to religious infighting.
The city of Jerusalem holds within its borders the heart of three unique yet connected faith traditions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The Jewish people see it as their homeland, holding with it the history of some of their greatest leaders, kings, and artifacts. Christians see the city as the birthplace of their faith. Muslims view Jerusalem as historically and religiously relevant because it is the location of the first Qibla; direction of prayer. Jerusalem was created as a vision of peace, but carries with it the weight of Holy war.
One God, Three Faiths, and a Misinterpretation of the Divine
Indianapolis, IN
One God, Three Faiths, and a Misinterpretation of the Divine is a study of the history of violence in Jerusalem. This paper will attempt to highlight specific beliefs, practices, and events in history that have heightened religious conflict inside of Jerusalem's walls. It will also discuss what, if any, inter-faith dialogue is currently taking place in order to placate the struggles that have lead to religious infighting.
The city of Jerusalem holds within its borders the heart of three unique yet connected faith traditions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The Jewish people see it as their homeland, holding with it the history of some of their greatest leaders, kings, and artifacts. Christians see the city as the birthplace of their faith. Muslims view Jerusalem as historically and religiously relevant because it is the location of the first Qibla; direction of prayer. Jerusalem was created as a vision of peace, but carries with it the weight of Holy war.