THE BOOK OF INTER-RELIGIOUS PEACE: in Word and Image

By Dr. Dorit Kedar



“This project, combining the spirit and message of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, is a remarkably interesting work, which sheds a light of hope over this troubled region giving a positive and encouraging vision of the universality of religions and beliefs.

--Giancarlo Chevallard, Head of Delegation of European Commission to the State of Israel



“The Book of Inter-religious Peace is an extraordinary statement, expressed with a rich and eloquent grammar. It’s a life-enhancing affirmation of the fundamental connectedness of all creation, in all its magnificent diversity and detail. It springs from the artist’s life-time experience of struggling to express values of harmony in the middle of violence, hatred and disorder”

-- Simon Keyes, Director of St Ethelburga’s Centre for Reconciliation and Peace, UK



“Your endeavor to highlight and stress the need for a mutual understanding among nations, cultures and religions through dialogue and communication is of the utmost importance in these difficult times and largely contributes to spread the message of love and communion among people. I can but warmly congratulate you for the noble aim you pursue.

-- Archbishop Antonio Franco, Apostolic Nuncio in Israel



“The Book of Inter-religious Peace edited by Dr. Dorit Kedar is a delightful project. I will send it to the Royal Institute for Inter-Faith Studies to place in their library.”

-- Prince El Hassan bin Talal of Jordan



Published by: The Center of Inter-religious Peace



Copyright 2013 Dorit Kedar

Smashwords Edition



A high resolution version of all images is available on the Center’s Website



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This book is dedicated to

My late Mother Leontine Neuman Schwartz

My late Grandmother Flora Landesberg Neuman

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Special thanks to:

Tamar Kedar for launching The Book of Inter-religious Peace in 2001

Father Danielemose Hughes Schroder, St. Anthony Catholic Parish Church, Jaffa

and Terra Santa, Jerusalem – For the invaluable spiritual and linguistic assistance.

Raphael Kedar – For his marvelous Willingness and Editorial assistance.

Sigal Morad – For advice and assistance in the final editing process.

My deep gratitude to all the lovely people who have helped along the hard road.

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Table of Contents



WORD

Introduction

1. The Perspective of The Book of Inter-religious Peace

2. Carmona as a Metaphor for an Inter-religious Peace

IMAGE

The Pictorial Works

3.1 Judaism: The Kabala Tree of Life

Overcoming outer Polarities

Diagram of the Tree of Life

3.2 Christianity: The Spirit of St. Francis

The Canticle of Brother Sun

Overcoming Inner Polarities

3.3 Islam: Flowers of Sufism

3.4 Buddhism:

3.4.1 Zen Meditations to Stop Time

3.4.2 Masks Reflecting Zen Insights

3.4.3 The Mandala: 15 Masks and Flowers

3.5 Tribal Faiths: Shamanic Animals and the Affinity to the Spirits of Nature

3.6 Native America: Animal Shields

3.7 Hinduism: Tantric Chakras Energy Centers

Epilogue: Metatron as the symbol of Unity

A Note about the Bibliography

Appendix

Information about the Media

Supportive International references

About the Author



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