[Dr. Mohammad Khalil, associate professor of Religious Studies at Michigan State University, leads a discussion on the book, "The children of Abraham : Judaism, Christianity, Islam"].

Dr. Mohammad Khalil, associate professor of Religious Studies at Michigan State University, leads a discussion on the book, "The children of Abraham : Judaism, Christianity, Islam" by F.E. Peters, which reviews the Abrahamic tradition from the sixth century BCE to the thirteenth century CE. Dr. Khalil presents a brief lecture framing the discussion and explaining some basic concepts of Islam before the audience breaks out into small groups. The small group discussions are not heard. Dr. Khalil reconvenes the large group to discuss the book. Part one of a five part series entitled "Muslim journeys : pathways of faith," exploring and learning about the faith of Muslims in the United States and throughout the world. Director of the MSU Libraries Cliff Haka convenes the event. MSU Librarian Deborah Margolis explains how the discussion will be facilitated. Sponsored by: the MSU Libraries, the MSU Muslim Studies Program, the East Lansing Area Clergy Association, the Islamic Society of Greater Lansing, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the American Library Association. Held at the MSU Main Library.

Recorded 2014 January 30.