International Conference: "Exegetical Crossroads–Understanding Scripture in Judaism, Christianity and Islam in the Medieval Orient"

2/20/2014—2/22/2014

International Conference: "Exegetical Crossroads–Understanding Scripture in Judaism, Christianity and Islam in the Medieval Orient"

February 20-22, 2014

University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Orangerie, Schlossgarten 1, Erlangen 

The interdisciplinary conference will focus on the mutual influences between the three exegetical traditions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. It aims at uncovering the traces of rich exchange between Near Eastern religious communities and disclosing its impact on the scriptural interpretations in the medieval period. Highly recognized experts on Church History, Oriental studies, Judaic Studies, Theology and Medieval History will present their research findings from different perspectives.

The conference is organized by the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg in cooperation with the University of Münster and the University of Marburg and will be the initial part of an international conference series.

For program and further information, please see: http://www.orientalistik.uni-erlangen.de/exegetical-crossroads_neu.pdf


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