New book for Sunday-morning discussion group

The Sunday-morning adult formation group will begin a weekly discussion of “Abraham: A Journey to the Heart of Three Faiths” on Sunday, Feb. 8 at 9:15 a.m.

This New York Times bestseller explores interfaith understanding through the biblical figure of Abraham, the shared spiritual ancestor of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. It’s available for purchase at the Open Book on Main Street.

All are invited to these weekly discussions facilitated by Father Ben in the Reception Room, and there’s no need to sign up.

From the publisher

In this timely, provocative, and uplifting journey, the bestselling author of “Walking the Bible” searches for the man at the heart of the world’s three monotheistic religions — and today’s deadliest conflicts.

At a moment when the world is asking, “Can the religions get along?” one figure stands out as the shared ancestor of Jews, Muslims, and Christians. One man holds the key to our deepest fears — and our possible reconciliation. Abraham is that man.

Bruce Feiler set out on a personal quest to better understand our common patriarch. Traveling in war zones, climbing through caves and ancient shrines, and sitting down with the world’s leading religious minds, Feiler uncovers fascinating, little known details of the man who defines faith for half the world.

Both immediate and timeless, Abraham is a powerful, universal story, the first-ever interfaith portrait of the man God chose to be his partner. Thoughtful and inspiring, it offers a rare vision of hope that will redefine what we think about our neighbors, our future, and ourselves.