Recently (10-11 August 2015), a number of renowned experts in Biblical Studies from six different countries gathered to present their views on various aspects of on one of the most urgent topics that our globalized world faces:

 

In their presentations and the ensuing discussions it was explored how biblical texts and their interpretation can contribute to better understand various dimensions of the complex topic of interreligious relations. It is the hope of the organizers of the conference that these papers, mostly taking on the issue from a historical perspective, will contribute to better handle the present challenges connected with this topic.

The papers presented at the conference will be collected and published by Sheffield Phoenix Press likely in 2016/2017.