Scripture and Healing Videos
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Scripture and Healing:Perspectives from the Yoruba and Christian Traditions
A conversation cosponsored by the Interfaith Center of New York, Ifaworks, and New York Theological Seminary
- Introductions
“People of all faiths turn to Scripture to understand healing the body, the souls, the society,” says Babalawo Antonio Mondersire, as he offers welcome.
Dr. Henry Goldschmidt, director of Education Programs at The Interfaith Center of New York, introduces the panelists.
- Chief Solagbade Popoola
“Healing must begin even before a child is born, by healing the family and society the child is born into.”
Chief Popoola is a Leading Nigerian Ifa priest (Babalawo), scholar, teacher, co-founder of Ifaworks, and author.
- Dr. Insook Lee
“The first three books of the Bible are about the creation of the world and Man’s fall from grace – but the rest of the Bible is about healing.”
Dr. Lee, Associate Professor of Pastoral Care and Counseling at New York Theological Seminary, and minister of Word and Sacrament in the Presbyterian Church, U.S.A.
- Q&A
Audience asks questions of Dr. Lee and Chief Popoola. Discussions include the difference between “Curing” and “Healing.”

