Call and Promise
This program examines the story in which God makes his covenant with Abraham. "If it's hard not to be chosen, it's harder to be chosen," observes Azizah al-Hibri, professor of law at the Univ. of Richmond. The program explores what it means to be "called" by God, what i...
| Other Authors: | Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase., Public Affairs Television (Firm) |
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
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New York, N.Y. :
Infobase,
[2013]
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1 streaming video file (60 min.) : sound, color. |
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Genesis, a living conversation.
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This program examines the story in which God makes his covenant with Abraham. "If it's hard not to be chosen, it's harder to be chosen," observes Azizah al-Hibri, professor of law at the Univ. of Richmond. The program explores what it means to be "called" by God, what it feels like to be in exile looking for a homeland, and how the covenant led to the founding of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Featured in the program are scholar Robert Alter, author Bharati Mukherjee, pastor Eugene Rivers, theologian Lewis Smedes, theatrical writer and performer Elizabeth Swados, and Rabbi Burton Visotzky. |
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Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on November 19, 2013. Films on Demand is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware. Human Characters in Genesis (1:36) -- Genesis 11, 12, 13 (1:55) -- Receiving God's Call (1:46) -- Abraham's Confusing Mission (1:51) -- Act of Faith (2:35) -- Abraham as an Immigrant (3:03) -- Islamic Version of Abraham's Call (1:52) -- Abraham's Character (3:03) -- Versions of Abraham (4:51) -- Sarah's Character (2:06) -- Sarah and Abraham's Relationship (2:42) -- Abraham's Deception in Egypt (1:22) -- Sarah's Patience (4:40) -- Understanding God's Grace (3:05) -- Covenant with God (2:05) -- Chosen People in the Biblical Context (5:02) -- Chosen People in a Human Context (3:41) -- God's Character (5:40) -- Genesis Conversation Panelists (0:37) -- Credits: Call and Promise (0:58) Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. This program examines the story in which God makes his covenant with Abraham. "If it's hard not to be chosen, it's harder to be chosen," observes Azizah al-Hibri, professor of law at the Univ. of Richmond. The program explores what it means to be "called" by God, what it feels like to be in exile looking for a homeland, and how the covenant led to the founding of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Featured in the program are scholar Robert Alter, author Bharati Mukherjee, pastor Eugene Rivers, theologian Lewis Smedes, theatrical writer and performer Elizabeth Swados, and Rabbi Burton Visotzky. 10 & up. Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Physical Description: |
1 streaming video file (60 min.) : sound, color. |
| Format: |
Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Audience: |
10 & up. |
| Access: |
Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. |