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"The Power of Fundamentalism"
[http://speakingoffaith.publicradio.org/programs/2004/08/19_fundamentalism/]
A Speaking of Faith show—featuring Yossi Klein Halevi, Khaled Abou el Fadl, and Richard Mouw—exploring the appeal of fundamentalism in Islam, Christianity, and Judaism, as experienced from the inside. They also discuss religious impulses which counter the fundamentalist world view and helped them break free.
"Aunt Hagar's Blues"
[http://speakingoffaith.org/programs/abraham/armstrong.shtml]
Lyrics and audio of Louis Armstrong's rendition of W.C. Handy's classic song.
"Canticle II: Abraham and Isaac, Op. 51"
[http://speakingoffaith.org/programs/abraham/britten.shtml]
Lyrics and audio of Benjamin Britten's 1952 composition based on the medieval Chester Miracle Plays.
"Highway 61 Revisited"
[http://speakingoffaith.org/programs/abraham/dylan.shtml]
Lyrics and audio of the song, written and sung by Bob Dylan, putting a modern twist on the story of Abraham sacrificing his son.
The World of Abraham
[http://speakingoffaith.org/programs/abraham/abrahammap.shtml]
An enlarged map of the region where Abraham traversed and lived.
The Biblical Iraq
[http://speakingoffaith.org/programs/abraham/biblical_iraq.shtml]
View an annotated map of the biblical history of the area rich in Christian, Jewish, and Muslim traditions, and where the fabled Tower of Babel was located. Courtesy of the Minneapolis StarTribune.
Abraham Reader's Guide
[http://www.harpercollins.com/catalog/guide_xml.asp?isbn=0380977761]
HarperCollins offers a reader's guide for the Feiler's book, as well as a chapter excerpt and an interview with the author.
"Writing a New Book of Abraham"
[http://www.time.com/time/covers/1101020930/sofeiler.html]
The cover story for the September 30, 2002 edition of Time featured the history of Abraham, in which Feiler explains why he believes Abraham's legacy can unite the three monotheistic religions.
Intro to the Hajj
[http://www.islamicity.com/mosque/hajj/hajjintro.htm]
A primer on the Islamic celebration and annual pilgrimage to Mecca for non-Muslims.
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