06/03/2011
Mark Tully considers Abraham's legacy for Judaism, Islam and Christianity with the help of composer Steve Reich and video artist Beryl Korot.
Mark Tully considers Abraham's legacy for Judaism, Islam and Christianity with the help of composer, Steve Reich and video artist, Beryl Korot. Using excerpts from their composition, 'The Cave', Reich and Korot explore what Abraham means to modern day Israelis, Palestinians and Americans, and search for some kind of meaning that can cross political and religious divisions.
Choosing readings and music from the three traditions Mark Tully explores what is common to their tellings of the Abraham story and what is unique. He asks whether there can be any relevance in the story for us, in our everyday lives and whether the trust and unquestioning faith that Abraham shows is always a good thing. And finally, he considers whether Abraham really can unite people of different faiths, or, in the end, only stand as a symbol of difference.
Presented by: Mark Tully
Produced by: Adam Fowler
An Unique production for ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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MarcβAntoine Charpentier
The Sacrifice of Abraham (The conclusion only)
Taken from, Trois Histoires Sacrees.
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St. Mary's Episcopal Cathedral Choristers
The God of Abraham Praise
Taken from Famous Hymns of Praise. Written by Thomas Olivier in 1770.
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Steve Reich
Who is Abraham?
With Beryl Korot.
- The Cave.
- Nonesuch Records 1995.
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Steve Reich
Genesis XII
With Beryl Korot.
- The Cave.
- Nonesuch Records 1995.
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Joan Baez
Isaac and Abraham
- Play Me Backwards.
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Steve Reich
Who is Ibrahim?
With Beryl Korot.
- The Cave.
Broadcasts
- Sun 6 Mar 2011 06:05ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM
- Sun 6 Mar 2011 23:30ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4