3L, 1S: Abraham’s Children: The Origins of Our Monotheistic Family (OLLI)

Part of the 3 Lectures, 1 Series presented by OLLI at Widener University
This course will take place via Zoom. Zoom information is provided at sign up.
To better understand the commonalities and differences between Judaism, Christianity and Islam, F.E. Peters suggests that we consider the latter two as Jewish reform groups. While some might disagree, thinking this way is helpful in creating a context for discussion. This presentation will consider the nature of God, the role of Jesus, different interpretations of the Garden of Eden, different interpretations of Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son and the cultural worlds in which each set of adherents lived and began their faith journey. The role of holy texts and views toward science and change will be considered.
Led by Mr. Jeff Heim (MA & BA, Pennsylvania State University; MA, Temple University). Heim has taught high school for 37 years in both Maryland & Pennsylvania. He was a National Endowment for the Humanities Fellow and spent a year in India as a Fulbright Fellow. Now retired, Jeff enjoys teaching for OLLI at Widener University & the Lifelong Learning Institute at Immaculata University.
Tuesday, December 14 • 12:30pm (also on October 12 & November 9)
$5/per session; $15 for all THREE • All are welcome
For more information & registration, contact OLLI at Widener University, at
olli@widener.edu or 610-499-4279.