A Family Affair
Description
This program explores the story of Abraham's relationship with the slave girl Hagar, examining the role of Sarah, her importance for the idea of faith, and the issues of race and class. Featured in the program are scholar Robert Alter, law professor Azizah al-Hibri, author Bharati Mukherjee, pastor Eugene Rivers, theologian Lewis Smedes, theatrical writer and performer Elizabeth Swados, and Rabbi Burton Visotzky.
Runtime
60 min
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Date of Publication
[2013], c1996
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Films on Demand
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