On 2 October 1187, Jerusalem surrendered to Saladin. Comparing the events of 1099 and 1187, ASH explores the history of the Holy City beyond the logic of religious victory: Jerusalem as a sacred place for Jews, Christians and Muslims, and as a call to knowledge, justice and peace.
Exodus 20 states that the iniquity of the fathers may reach the third and fourth generation, while Ezekiel 18 declares that a child shall not bear the iniquity of the father. Is this a contradiction? Only apparently. Scripture distinguishes between the consequences of sin, which may pass through generations, and personal moral responsibility before GOD. Understanding this distinction shows why context, language, and the Law are essential for interpreting the Bible correctly.
Beyond the most complex doctrines and interpretations that have accumulated over the centuries, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all uphold one essential principle: every human being is personally accountable to GOD and can choose each day to better themselves.
From Jacob’s Ladder to the Christian paths of holiness, to the purification of the soul in the Islamic tradition, the image that emerges is that of a gradual journey toward GOD, open equally to women and men. Doing good, correcting one’s ways, persevering, and continuing to ascend: for what we sow today prepares what we will reap tomorrow.
The Jubilee (Yovel) proclaimed freedom, the restoration of property, and social justice. This article offers a respectful reflection on its meaning today, inviting Jews, Christians, and Muslims to examine together their faithfulness to GOD’s commandments.
The doctrine of the eternal family is one of the most distinctive and compelling aspects of Latter-day Saint theology. In this study, we examine this vision with respect and openness, comparing it with the hopes found throughout the Abrahamic traditions and reflecting on the meaning of love, fidelity, and family communion within the eternal plan of GOD.
The Encyclical Magnifica Humanitas addresses some of the defining challenges of our age: artificial intelligence, human dignity, social justice, work, dialogue, and peace. In this series, Abrahamic Study Hall presents the full text together with an interfaith and spiritual commentary aimed at fostering understanding, responsibility, and reconciliation among peoples.
Many human beings experience moments of profound closeness to GOD, perceiving clarity, peace, and inner transformation. Yet despite this experience, some eventually lose themselves again through pride, habit, materialism, or suffering. This ASH study reflects on the meaning of spiritual decline, the fragility of the human soul, and the hope of a final return toward the Light and salvation.
Original Hebrew text of the Song of Songs with interlinear Italian and English translations for a comparative study of Scripture rooted in the primacy of the Hebrew text.
The Acts of Mark are an apocryphal narrative describing the preaching, miracles, and martyrdom of Mark the Evangelist in Alexandria, within the broader tradition of apostolic acts.
Interlinear text of the Book of Job in the Septuagint (LXX), presenting the Greek text alongside English and Italian translations for comparative study of Scripture.
An ancient Hebrew Name reveals a radical truth: GOD does not dwell in the world—the world dwells in GOD. HaMakom is not a physical place, but the Presence that sustains all things, seen and unseen. To understand this Name is to rethink Creation, faith, and human responsibility.
Pilgrimage: Thoughts from Cassino to Jerusalem is the story of a 3,000 kilometer journey on foot, begun without a single coin, relying solely on people’s solidarity and on Providence. More than a travel diary, it is a reflection on vocation, marked by the tension between doubt and deep theological convictions. In a direct and personal style, the author shares moments of silence, dialogue, and inner clarity, as the road itself becomes a place of prayer and transformation, leading step by step toward the Holy City.
An analysis of the figure of Saint Paul, Jewish apostle, first true Christian, and bridge between the Abrahamic faiths, whose universal teaching on grace, faith, and reconciliation continues to inspire spiritual journeys and the search for peace in the world.
Homosexuality, far from being a condemnation, can be understood as part of GOD’s Will. In this reflection, ASH explores the mystery of diversity, the blessing of the Spirit, moral discernment on marriage, and the importance of truth within the Church.
Surah 29, The Spider, calls believers to reflect on the fragility of life and the strength of faith in GOD. A chapter that speaks of perseverance, dialogue, and the shared roots of Muslims, Jews, and Christians.
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