Sixth Abraham’s Table Dialogue Luncheon in NJ was held at Princeton Seminary, on Thursday May 8th, 2008.
Speakers discussed from various their points of view The Artistic Expression of Prayer in Abrahamic Religions. Rabbi Robert Freedman gave many examples of liturgy by chanting. Charles McCollough brought one of his sculptures that described Abraham, his views Sara and Hagaar, and his sons Ishmael and Isaac. Ferhan Tunagur showed by video examples from Islamic arts including call to prayer, whirling dervishes, calligraphy and water marbling.
Home-made Turkish food was served as usual before the discussion. Q&A followed the speeches.
Speakers:
Robert Freedman, Rabbi and Cantor
Charles McCollough, Theologian and Sculpture Artist
Ferhan Tunagur, Scholar and Professor
Theme: The Artistic Expression of Prayer
Place: Princeton Theological Seminary, Main Lounge at Mackay Campus Center
Date: Thursday May 8th, 2008
Time: 1:00 pm
IDC is organizing these luncheons in cooperation with
- Fellowship in Prayer, Inc.
- The Greater New Jersey Conference of the United Methodist Church,
- The Presbytery of the Palisades,
- The Interweave
Abraham’s Luncheons are open to public and free of charge.
Some pictures of the event:
