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Discovering the Oneness of Spirit
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![]() For March 2023 we will be having a book discussion starting on March 8: "Abraham: One God, Three Wives, Five Religions" by Frances Worthington. See book write up below. There will be TWO locations for the book study for March 2023 - One IN PERSON at Forbes Office WEDNESDAY, 3-5 p.m. 9805 Foley Drive, Belleville, IL 62223 Call for details: 618-397-2273 March: 8, 15, 22, 29 One VIRTUAL on THURSDAYS, 7-9 p.m. through the app. ZOOM hosted by Rev. Annie Clark: anniepclark30@gmail.com or 618-210-4227 March: 9, 16, 23, and 30 -------------------------------------------------------------- The ZOOM link is: Rev. Annie P Clark is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: MEIP Book Discussion Time: To Be Provided. Rev. Annie Clark: anniepclark30@gmail.com; 618-210-4227 or on our Facebook Event Page: @MetroEastInterfaithPartnership or our email: metroeastinterfaith@gmail.com From Amazon.com In Abraham: One God, Three Wives, Five Religions, author Frances Worthington explores the three wives/concubines (Sarah, Hagar, and Keturah) of Abraham, and traces their lineage to five different religions—Christianity, Judaism, Islam, the Babi Faith, and the Bahai Faith. Examining the scripture and traditions of these five “Abrahamic” faiths, this complex story also draws heavily from a rich variety of historical sources that provide a fascinating backdrop. The narrative follows the life of Abraham from his birth, through his marriages and the birth of his children, and his repeated exiles. It also provides great insight into the lives of the founders of the five Abrahamic Faiths—Moses, Jesus, Muhammad, the Báb, and Baha’u’llah—and illustrates how their lives mirror that of Abraham. The final chapters consider genetics and the spread of common DNA through diverse populations worldwide and the spiritual ancestry uniting us all. The combination of Worthington's exhaustive research and masterful narrative make this a fascinating and compelling read. |
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Author - Frances WorthingtonAbout the Author from Amazon.com: Frances Worthington is a writer who loves libraries, gardens, and interfaith exploration. A graduate of Duke University with a master's in Library Science, she is also a master gardener and former chair of the Interfaith Forum in Greenville, South Carolina. For nearly twenty years she was an award-winning garden columnist for the Greenville News. Her two previous books are Southern Seasons and Baha'i Basics. She lives in Greenville, South Carolina
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