Tag Archives: Jews

CFA Deadline: Sep. 14, Workshop on the Reception of Josephus by Jews and Christians from Late Antiquity to 1750, UK

Posted on August 14, 2012

Applications are invited to participate in this workshop to be held at the Oxford Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies on January 7-8 2013. Bursaries to cover travel expenses and accommodation will be available for selected participants. The workshop will … Continue reading →

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Survey highlights religious diversity of Asian Americans; One in ten are Hindu

Posted on August 7, 2012

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All students should be required to take a world religions course

Posted on July 27, 2012

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Jews, Christians And Muslims Study Together At Hartford Seminary

Posted on July 2, 2012

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Religious literacy in schools could solve tough problems

Posted on March 17, 2012

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CENTER FOR CHRISTIAN-JEWISH UNDERSTANDING

Posted on March 16, 2012

The Center for Christian-Jewish Understanding of Sacred Heart University (CCJU) in Fairfield, Connecticut, draws together religious leaders, laity, scholars, theologians and educators to cultivate new seeds of mutual respect and develop programs and publications to overcome deep-seated antagonisms that recent … Continue reading →

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The Abraham Fund

Posted on March 6, 2012

The Abraham Fund Initiatives has been working since 1989 to promote coexistence and equality among Israel’s Jewish and Arab citizens. Named for the common ancestor of both Jews and Arabs, The Abraham Fund advances a cohesive, secure and just Israeli … Continue reading →

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Cordoba Initiative

Posted on March 6, 2012

The Cordoba Initiative is a multi-national, multi-faith organization dedicated to improving understanding and building trust among people of all cultures and religions. The name Cordoba was chosen to symbolize the time in history when Muslims, Jews and Christians lived together … Continue reading →

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Vandalism shows need for tolerance education, says Brooklyn lawmaker

Posted on December 17, 2011

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Scriptural Reasoning

Posted on December 10, 2011

Scriptural Reasoning (SR) represents a text study between Christians, Muslims and Jews. It is a practice whereby members of these faiths, in small groups, study together their own and each other’s sacred scriptures. The space created by the three faiths … Continue reading →

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