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Abraham is thus a much more difficult--and more interesting--figure than at first he seems. His history constitutes akind of multifaith scandal, a case study for monotheism's darker side, the desire of people to define themselves by excluding or demonizing others. The fate of interfaith stalwarts seeking to undo that heritage and locate in the patriarch a true symbol of accord should be meaningful to all of us suddenly interested in the apparent chasm between Islam and the West. Says Abraham author Feiler: "I believe he's a flawed vessel for reconciliation, but he's the best figure...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Legacy of Abraham | 9/30/2002 | See Source »

...think it's because people see in Harvard akind of image of excellence in education,"Fineberg says. "It is built over this long historyof quality in education...

Author: By Jenny E. Heller, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: On Top of the World | 6/10/1999 | See Source »

...wasn't an aim at the time, it seemed like akind of a release," she added...

Author: By Alison D. Overholt, | Title: Nudity Prompts Dance Cancellation | 7/28/1995 | See Source »

...would condemn [the slurs] most strongly as akind of intolerance unseemly at Harvard College,"he said...

Author: By Alison D. Overholt, | Title: U.S. Representative's Visit Marred by Anti-Gay Slurs | 3/20/1995 | See Source »

...council is willing to take the risk, butif [the concert] doesn't work out odds are we mayhave to wait another three years for anotherconcert," said Eisert. He added that "this is akind of trial event, if we have good results thenwe'll have more big concerts and probably evennext year...

Author: By Joseph C. Tedeschi, | Title: Council Supports Concert | 3/9/1987 | See Source »

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