Monactor Fincken to revive Edison, Ford friendship in lecture
Every day, Chautauquans walk the walk of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford — literally, in their footsteps, as the two…
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Archaeologist Magness to discuss ancient Jerusalem
Though the preservation and sharing of sacred space might seem to be the task of those who run churches, synagogues or mosques, Jodi Magness is responsible for the conservation of spaces and objects that were considered sacred millennia ago.
Longtime Baha’i leader Lincoln to give new perspective on Middle East
After 20 years in Haifa, Israel, Albert Lincoln sees the West as disconnected from the rest of the world —…
Ferguson to discuss exploring Holy Land through film in ‘Jerusalem,’ ‘Journey to Mecca’
When Daniel Ferguson and the production crews of the IMAX films “Journey To Mecca” and “Jerusalem” began filming, they were…
Melchior to discuss need for activism from religious leaders
When your home is the Holy Land, sharing sacred space becomes a day-to-day issue, and it often becomes a bloody…
Curiosities, transcriptions abound in week’s organ concerts
This week’s organ concerts will feature pieces that audiences may never expect to hear — and that’s exactly what Institution…
AADH moves toward official presence at Chautauqua in 2016
Historically, African-American churches are one of the earliest forms of American religion, but that form of spirituality has never been…
Abuelaish to explain philanthropy’s role in preservation of peace
The conflicts in the Middle East are thousands of miles away, but Izzeldin Abuelaish thinks North Americans need to take…
Sacred Song Service to celebrate family of Abraham
The Sacred Song Service is usually a Christian program, but the rest of the Abrahamic family will share the Amphitheater…
Harvard’s Hempton to discuss Christianity’s changing place in Europe
To comprehend the religious trajectory of Europe throughout history, David N. Hempton would suggest a walk through an art museum, as he did at the Fogg Art Museum on Harvard University’s campus.
