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In the first decade of the new millennium, both religion and intolerance and terrorism seem to have become synonymous. This documentary asks if this has been so long, only in the Middle East, or in the world ... or if, on the contrary, religion can have a positive influence for world peace and progress.

"The Elders of Cordoba" takes us from New York in the hours following the attacks of September 11, 2001, to Jerusalem, passing through Spain, Morocco, Paris, Venice or Cairo , a journey that seeks traces of dialogue and coexistence in a mythical Jews, Christians and Muslims have lived in mutual respect and tolerance. In this search we follow two geniuses medieval Maimonides and Averroes, both born in Córdoba Andalusian and, each from their own faith, had the courage to try to harmonize religion and science, reason and revelation.

While her controversial ideas led them to be rejected by their communities (culminating in the burning of the books of both), his writings are a crucial link between classical Greek philosophy and Western thought, and were instrumental to open way from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance and the twentieth century.

This trip between the Past and Present is led by Jacob Bender, American Jew who, in addition to his experience as a filmmaker and director, has a strong record worldwide as an activist for peace and interreligious dialogue. Throughout the documentary, Bender meets people from different communities and traditions that live in the midst of contradiction and conflict to reconcile their faith with modernity, democracy and tolerance (as Averroes and Maimonides eight centuries ago.) These characters often arouse the hostility of those among his followers who advocate a strict or literal interpretation of scriptures.

These meetings on the first line of the "clash of civilizations" are combined with expert commentary in Al-Andalus, and world authorities in favor of the "Alliance of Civilizations" as well as the personal quest for Bender on the meaning of religion in the world after the 11-S, which are aimed at dismantling the very idea expanded in certain books or speeches, that religion should lead to hatred, or justification for building walls-real or symbolic-that separate us.

A journey of hope and poetry from the center of the world, New York, shaken at the beginning of this new era, to the capital of the three major religions, Jerusalem, symbol of the clash that crystallizes the wall and the ongoing conflict between Israelis and Palestinians. Inspiration comes in this magical tour of the medieval past, the two Andalusian scholars, whose heritage is still alive in the early twenty-first century.

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PERSONS WORDS OF DIRECTOR

The project "The Elders of Córdoba" began in the months following the attacks of September 11 DE1 2001. In its initial reaction, government officials and intellectuals of the West called for a 'crusade' and talk of 'clash of civilizations. " My reaction was to produce a documentary about a moment in history in which followers of both faiths lived in peace, harmony and tolerance. No historical period better illustrates this "dialogue of civilizations' that of Medieval Spain. Two of the most illustrious figures of the 'golden age' were the Muslim Averroes and Moses Maimonides the Jew. The issues that I deal in "The Sages of Cordoba" arose from the similarity found in the biographies of Averroes and Maimonides, as well as its contemporary relevance to the increase of "religious fundamentalism" as well as discussions on the compatibility between religion and democracy, human rights and science, these are the themes of "The Elders of Cordoba."

"The Elders of Cordoba "is taking place with the unprecedented cooperation of organizations, scholars, religious leaders, and individuals around the world, Christians, and Muslims and Jews. This support is evident in our board composed of scholars and religious leaders from around the world, approval letters we have received, and the articles have been written about the documentary in the international press, which is attached to this proposal. In the United States, 'The Elders of Cordoba' has been supported by the National Council of Churches of Christ in USA, the Islamic Society of North America, and the United Synagogue Council, the three Christian organizations, Muslim, Jewish and largest in North America representing about 60 million people.

This is, of course, a time of crisis. The terrorist attacks in New York and Washington, London, Bali, and Madrid, the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, the French suburban riots, the "controversy of the story," and the tragic cycle of violence continued in Israel / Palestine, all have increased the mistrust and open hostility between the Western world and Muslim. I, however, that Spain now says in an opposite direction for three reasons:

1) His story of fertilization cultural and religious diversity in the Middle Ages;

2) The contemporary role that Spain is playing as a bridge of understanding between the world of Arab / Muslim and the West;

3) The project "alliance of civilizations" proposed by its President, Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, who said at the UN: "I am a representative of a country created and enriched by diverse cultures ... This alliance would have as its fundamental objective to deepen political, cultural and education between those who represent the Western world and in this historical moment the area of \u200b\u200bArab and Muslim countries. "

Much of humanity is still trying to find a balance between the revelations of their sacred beliefs and the complexities of the modern world, a struggle that has contributed to violence from Iran to Ireland from Israel to India. "The Sages of Cordoba" can contribute to greater inter-religious tolerance, helping Muslims, Christians and Jews to understand how fertilization between their religions, especially in Spain, could be food for the development of science, philosophy and Western literature. Averroes and Maimonides are central figures in this story and therefore are crucial for understanding the world we live in today. Exploring life and work, we learn not only about our collective past, but also about ourselves. Jacob Bender

June 19, 2006

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Miguel Angel Moratinos (Spain)
The current Minister of Foreign Affairs is an internationally recognized personality thanks to its role negotiator in the Middle East, as well as the initiative "Alliance of Civilizations" that the English government has encouraged the United Nations.


André Azoulay (Morocco) Adviser to the King
King Mohammed VI and his father, Hassan II, the Jewish character is key to the understanding of Moroccan society. Consultant to numerous foundations and initiatives for the Dialogue among Civilizations.


Manuel Chaves (Andalusia) Political
Andalusian has held various positions in socialist governments of English democracy. Since its presidency of the Junta de Andalucia has sponsored initiatives to cooperation with the Mediterranean and Intercultural Dialogue, which claimed the Andalusian tradition of Andalusia.

Marcel Khalife (Paris)
One of the most outstanding musicians of the Arab world. A native of Lebanon, recently suffered the censorship of his music by fundamentalists in Bahrain, who considered too secular.

Maria Rosa Menocal
(USA / Spain)
Professor at Yale University and an expert on English history, is author of several books on the subject, some global best-sellers as "The Ornament World, "about Al-Andalus.

Mansur Escudero (Cordoba, Spain)
Leader de la Junta Islámica, organización musulmana que aboga por la democracia y la igualdad, y desde la cual se proclamó la primera fatwa contra Al-Qaeda después de los atentados de Madrid.

Mohammed Mesbahi (Rabat, Marruecos)
Profesor de la Universidad de Rabat y, seguramente, la principal autoridad marroquí sobre Averroes. Es autor de su perfil biográfico en el catálogo de la exposición “Averroes y su época” (AECI, Instituto de Cooperación con el Mundo Árabe y Fundación El Monte, 1998)

Rolando Matalon (Nueva York, EE.UU.)
De origen argentino, es el rabino de Jacob Bender y en su sinagoga New York experienced a unique experience of seclusion following the attacks of 11 September. Highly critical of Israel's positions in the Palestinian conflict. Dr Nabil

Bushnaq (Berlin, Germany)
Palestinian doctor in 1995, founded the Averroes Foundation annually honors a personality in favor of the reform and democratization of the Arab-Muslim world. Living in Germany after years of working in obstetrics in the Gaza occupied Palestine.

Nasr Abu Zayd
(Berlin / Egypt)
receiver in 2005, Averroes Award, this teacher of the Koran was exiled from his native Egypt after the charge of heresy by the fundamentalists. Now the teaching of Islam taught in Holland, where Averroes holds the Chair.


Menachem Kellner (Israel)
This professor of philosophy at the University of Haifa is another possible expert on Maimonides in Israel. Born in the USA and highly critical of Israel's Jewish orthodoxy, which was considered responsible for the kidnapping of Maimonides and his legacy, against their religious teachings or policies.

David Burrell (Israel / USA)
David's father is a Catholic priest and professor of philosophy at the University of Notre Dame in the United States. It is the mentor of the journey of Jacob and the end of it, will be in Tantur institute belonging to the Vatican between Jerusalem and Bethlehem, that is, between Israel and Palestine.


Sari Nusseibeh (Palestine)
moderate Palestinian leader and promoter of peace with Isreal, passed through an Israeli prison. On the other hand, has also been attacked by Palestinian militants. Islamic philosophy teaches in Jerusalem and completed his doctorate on Averroes.

Rabbi Arik Ascherman (Israel)
President of Rabbis for Human Rights Israel. His group is engaged in a campaign intended to protect Palestinian homes and villages from destruction. Ascherman has been arrested by Palestinian bulldozers have stopped on their way to Palestinian homes. The Israeli Maimonides is a source of inspiration for their work. Mona

Abusenna (Egypt)
Professor of English at Cairo, is an important secular expert and founder of Averroes Averroes

Enlightenment Society

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Averroes (Abu-l-walid ibn Mihammad Ruxd), 1116 (Córdoba) - 1198 (Marrakech)

Andalusian scholar Averroes was a living in the twelfth century between Cordoba Sevilla and Marrakech. Knowledge about his private life are scarce. Born in the year 1126 as the son of a noble family of judges in Cordoba, which is considered the Athens of the English Arabs. His grandfather er to Kadi, ie the chief judge of the city. In this city, Muslims studied law, medicine and philosophy. His family was instructed from an early age in the writings of Aristotle, newly rediscovered. When his father died, Averroes assumes the office of judge. Later be named cadi of Seville. But soon the Sultan devoted to religious judge his native Cordoba, where he also serves as the physician of the Caliph Yusuf. Years later fell into disgrace for his liberal ideas and has to go into exile in Morocco where it will ultimately be restored.

judge and Kadi Though for many years, Averroes is most famous as a philosopher. Youssouf Yatroub-Sultan appointed him the first time a commentary on Aristotle. The philosopher later wrote several commentaries on the Greek sage. One of his main concerns was metaphysical reconciliation of religion and philosophy, controversy discussed at the time by both Muslims and Christians. Averroes distinguishes between reflection on the life and philosophy and reflection on the revelation and theology. The wise consider the individual as a human condition and not belonging to a belief. Averroes's approach is a recognition that Islam is not sufficient in itself as a system of knowledge. He preached in the courtyard of the Mosque of Cordoba the opening of the religion.
Although medieval Cordoba was an intellectual space open, Averroes was subjected to a process for these ideas. Confiscated their property and sent to Lucena forbade him that come out of the city. Historians give different explanations for the misfortune of Averroes: The Arabs considered the master of Rabbi Maimonides. There is no doubt that the persecution of Averroes was due to religious reasons even perhaps ready for its enemies. He took refuge in Fez, but was recognized. The sultan promised freedom if he repudiated his views "anti-Muslim" on the door of the mosque in Fez. Averroes completed and returned to Córdoba. In his later years
again won the favor of the Sultan, who appointed him qadi of Mauritania. He died in Marrakech in 1198. Three months later he was transferred to Cordova, where he was buried in the mausoleum of his family. Legend has it that the donkey that carried him back to Al-Andalus had on one side the body of Averroes and the other books mats.

Maimonides 1138 (Córdoba / Vélez-Málaga) - 1204 (Cairo)

The life of the Jewish sage Maimonides turned around the city of Cordoba, where spent his youth, and the city of Cairo, where spent the last and most fruitful years of his life. According to some sources, was born in Cordoba in 1135, according to other was near present-Vélez-Málaga. Maimonides came from a family of judges and rabbis in Cordoba, his father instructed him in the Talmud and science. Studied jurist, physician and philosopher in Cordoba and in Fez, Morocco, where exiled with his family. He was famous for his medical treatises, but especially for his philosophy.

In 1148, a wave of fundamentalism Almohad forced his family to flee Cordoba. No again, but began a long journey along the Mediterranean coast. At the beginning of refuge in the city of Almería where he also received Averroes after he fell from grace. In 1160 she moved with her children to Fez, where, after five years of residence and pro-forma conversion to Islam, another wave of fanaticism Almohad forced him into exile. First it was with his family to Palestine and later to Alexandria and Cairo. Thanks to his brother's business in precious stones, Maimonides could devote himself entirely to studies and philosophy. After his death, he is forced to practice as a doctor. At first working as a simple doctor, but after being named chief rabbi of Cairo, came to the court physician of the vizier Al Fadil. It was the most fruitful period of his life.

Maimonides is known for his philosophical work. Like Averroes, the Jew was criticized by his own comrades in the faith, especially harsh criticism of the mysticism of the Kabbalists and the influence of Aristotle. Maimonides was a disciple of Averroes, who introduced him to the writings of Aristotle. There are other parallels in the lives of the two sages. The Jew, in his work also tried to reconcile faith and reason. Maimonides states that the two are not contradictory if the texts are interpreted allegorically. His masterpiece is the 'Guide for the Perplexed', a book for those that put doubt in their faith because he discovered philosophy. This is mostly written by some Conservative Jews reject him, though Maimonides argues that philosophy can not reach where reaches the truths of revelation.

died in 1204 in Al Fostat (Cairo) in Egypt, but his remains were moved to Palestine.