Scriptural Explorations 2010

Scriptural Explorations are multi-faith meetings at which selected scripture texts from three faiths, relating to the chosen theme, are presented briefly and discussed. In a set of three meetings, texts from 9 faiths can be presented, ie Baha’i, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jain, Jewish, Muslim, Sikh, and Zoroastrian texts. The theme in June 2010 was ‘Death’ . 

Separate afternoon and evening sets of meetings took place as follows. Click for details and texts.

Tuesdays         2.30 – 4.30pm             15, 22, and 29 June

Thursdays        7.00 – 9.00pm             17 and 24 June and 1 July

Venue: Streatham Friends Meeting House, Redlands Way, Roupell Park Estate, Brixton Hill, SW2 3LU

 Click for directions on how to get to Streatham Friends Meeting House .

Notes:

• Presenters from the 9 faiths were invited to attend all three meetings in a set.
• Presenters were encouraged to bring one or two others with them.
• Each presenter selected and presented one or more texts from their scriptures related to the theme.
• Each meeting was planned for 2 hours, with texts presented from 3 faiths on each occasion.
• A 10-minute period was available for each presenter. That left a further 20 minutes for questions and discussion on each presentation and a further 30 minutes for general discussion.
• Copies of English translations of the chosen texts were available for all participants.