Activity Type:
Reading Group
Presenter:
Francis Rolf, Mount Aloyisus College, Rosemary Juel Bertocci St. Francis University
Date:
Monday, February 13, 2017 - 17:00
Event Status:
As Scheduled
Location:
Isalmic Center of Pittsburgh
Event Web Site:
Join a book discussion lead by Rosemary Juel Bertocci, Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Saint Frances University and Dr. Dr. Francis Rohlf, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies, Mt. Aloysius College.
During the Fifth Crusade, while in the midst of the horrors of war, a remarkable relationship developed between Saint Francis of Assisi and Sultan Malik Al-Kamil. This story, lost in history has been researched by Paul Moses, author of The Saint and the Sultan. The historical analysis offers insight into vilification of the enemy and reinforces the need for dialogue.
UCIS Unit:
Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies
Global Studies Center
Other Pitt Sponsors:
Consortium for Educational Resources on Islamic Studies (CERIS)
Non-University Sponsors:
Consortium for Educational Resources on Islamic Studies (CERIS)
World Regions:
Europe
Middle East