The Alien in Judeo-Christian Understandings and Practice
Where:
University YMCA, Champaign, IL
When:
Friday Sep 28, 2007 12:00 pm
to 1:30 pm
Description:
This forum will focus on the portrayal of Abraham as an alien in the biblical Book of Genesis. Specifically, discussion will center on Abraham, an alien from Mesopotamia, who was welcomed as a sojourner in Egypt (Genesis 12) and in the land of Canaan (Genesis 13-25), where he worshipped at Canaanite shrines, pastured his flocks, and purchased a burial ground in Hebron. Lunch available for $6For more information:
Call 337-1514, or visit http://www.universityymca.org
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