[BCMA] For Immediate Release - Philosophers' Cafe, May 12

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For Immediate Release - Forum

May 1, 2010

 

Philosophers' Café

Why are texts so important in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?

 

The Jewish Museum & Archives of British Columbia welcomes Dr. Robert Daum for a Philosophers' Cafe discussion of: Why are texts so important in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam? on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm in the Snider Adult Lounge, located on the 1st floor of the Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver (950 W. 41st Ave, Vancouver). 

 

Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are, like it or not, text-based religious traditions. Whatever their origins, sacred texts do not speak for themselves. Humans must give them voice, and interpretation is embedded in the very act of reading. Why, and how, the deep textuality of these religions might matter today, is a question worth pondering.

 

No philosophical training or expertise is required. The Philosopher's Café promotes open, meaningful dialogue on the discussion topic, enabling participants to share their own ideas and to broaden their perspective by considering the views of others.

 

Dr. Robert Daum is the Director of the Iona Pacific: Inter-Religious Centre for Social Action, Research and Contemplative Practice, and Associate Professor of Rabbinic Literature and Jewish Thought at Vancouver School of Theology.

 

A donation of $5.00/person is suggested. No RSVP required, everyone is welcome.

 

The 2009-10 Philosophers' Cafe series is presented in collaboration with Simon Fraser University Department of Continuing Studies.

 

For more information, contact the Jewish Museum & Archives of BC at info at jewishmuseum.ca or call (604)257-5199.

 

The Jewish Historical Society of British Columbia, through its publications, education programs, and the operation of the Museum and Archives, is the preeminent and authoritative body for collection and sharing of community memory of Jewish life in British Columbia. 

 

Media Contact:

Molly Winston, Education Coordinator

Jewish Museum & Archives of BC

mwinston at jewishmuseum.ca | (604)638-7288

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