In Search of a Prophet: Kahlil Gibran - An Unparalleled Guide for Our Times
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The American University in Cairo and Culture Bridge Egypt present a special talk on Kahlil Gibran.
Paul-Gordon Chandler will take the listener on a fascinating journey through the all-embracing nature of Kahlil Gibran, the early 20th century Lebanese-American poet, artist and mystic, author of the bestselling book The Prophet. He explores how Kahlil Gibran, a supreme East-West figure, can be a much-needed guide in the midst of today’s global challenges related to peace, harmony and building bridges between the creeds of the Middle East and West.
Based on his new book: IN SEARCH OF A PROPHET: A Spiritual Journey with Kahlil Gibran (Rowman & Littlefield, September, 2017)
“Paul-Gordon Chandler takes us on a profound spiritual journey into the life and work of one of the most famous and beloved poets, Kahlil Gibran, showing us how this timeless poet is a much-needed guide for our times. In his hands, Kahlil Gibran becomes an intimate friend.” -Reza Aslan, author of No god but God and Zealot
Paul-Gordon Chandler is an Episcopal priest, author, art curator, interfaith advocate, an authority on Christian-Muslim relations and the Founder of CARAVAN. (www.paulgordonchandler.com)