VISUAL ARTS + MUSEUMS

The Rothko Chapel presents Etan Boritzer who reads from What Is God?, Sunday, February 22, 2 p.m.

Children’s book author Etan Boritzer will read for children and their parents from What Is God.

A provocative look at the concept of God that differs greatly from the Judeo-Christian idea of God as a person rather than as a vacuous feeling or entity. Major world religions are introduced in combination with the well-known teachers representing them (Moses, Jesus, Buddha, Mohammed), and whose words evolved into a library of Holy Books: the Bible, the Torah, the Koran, the Sutras, and the Vedas. Similarities are drawn among these faiths, showing common strands of truth and prayer as a universal tool of communication with God.

Etan Boritzer grew up and went to school in New York City. At age eleven, Etan won the first prize for an essay he wrote on the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. He has worked as journalist for several magazines and his poetry has been published in various European and American journals.

Etan's travels and studies in the Far East and other parts of the world, have led to his realization that the numerous and sometimes confusing concepts of God should be synthesized and made more accessible to children.

Etan Boritzer currently resides near Santa Monica, California, writing screenplays and more children's books.

This thoughtful book is available at the Chapel for families to enjoy together during their visit.

A book signing and reception with the author will follow the program.