The British Library’s newest exhibit “Sacred” opened this week. The catalog which you can buy on line, is very well put together. The exhibit presents the finest examples of the the sacred texts of the three monotheistic religions – Christianity, Judaism, and Islam; showing not only the skill and beauty of each tradition, but also how each one influences the others.

Karen Armstrong is one of the guest speakers for the series of lectures organised for the next two months. We’ve already booked our tickets and are eager to hear her in person (having read nearly all of her books).

As part of the opening festivities the piazza at the Library was turned over for various events representing the three religious traditions. We were disappointed that the Christian community was very under-represented, and that what was on offer was of pale quality by comparison with the Jewish and Muslim offerings.