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This day in history: December 03. 1969: John Lennon is offered the role of Jesus Christ in Jesus Christ Superstar . 1991: Hulk Hogan defeats Undertaker to become 4 th time WWF champion. 1948: Happy birthday Ozzy Osbourne . LEBANON. SYRIA. Mediterranean Sea. WEST BANK. GAZA STRIP.
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This day in history: December 03 • 1969: John Lennon is offered the role of Jesus Christ in Jesus Christ Superstar. • 1991: Hulk Hogan defeats Undertaker to become 4th time WWF champion. • 1948: Happy birthday OzzyOsbourne.
LEBANON SYRIA Mediterranean Sea WEST BANK GAZA STRIP JERUSALEM JORDAN ISRAEL EGYPT
TURKEY SYRIA LEBANON ISRAEL IRAQ IRAN Afgh. Persian Gulf KUWAIT Pak. EGYPT SAUDI ARABIA RED SEA OMAN YEMEN Sudan ARABIAN SEA Somalia Ethiopia
“Doesn’t the Israel-Arab conflict go all the way back to Abraham?” • The modern Israeli-Arab conflict has roots dating back to the man Abram. • He was later renamed Abraham by God, (Genesis 17:5) • Greatly respected and admired by Jews, Arabs, and Christians.
Abraham, cont. • To understand the present Middle East conflict, we need to understand the history of those in conflict (the Jews and the Arabs). • Both have roots to the great patriarch Abraham. • Abram is sacred to Muslims, Jews, and Christians.
Abraham, cont. • Theologists theorize that since Abraham is idolized and celebrated by all 3 religions, perhaps, this common thread can be utilized to bring peace and harmony to the world. • The different teachings of the story of Abraham is at the root of this dynamic conflict. • Each have different interpretations & teachings about Abraham & his sons.