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What if Jesus was fully human, as Judaism and Islam have long affirmed — and as early Christianity once acknowledged?
This post explores a controversial statement attributed to Pope Francis by journalist Eugenio Scalfari, which reignites an ancient theological reflection on the true nature of Jesus. Beyond the Vatican’s denial, the question remains open and powerful: could reclaiming the humanity of Christ help bring the Abrahamic faiths closer together? A profound journey through Scripture, tradition, and conscience — not to divide, but to reunite.
The debate between Bet Hillel and Bet Shammai reveals that truth is never straightforward: between absolute rigor and mercy, between pure truth and “white lies,” wisdom emerges as a balance that teaches us to live with both justice and compassion.
A powerful reflection on the true nature of Divine revelation: the Word of GOD unites, but human ignorance turns it into a tool of division. The Quran, Bible, and Torah all speak of peace — let us rediscover their real message.
Biblical reflection on vegetarianism as a spiritual choice: from Eden to the future, a journey back to harmony with GOD and Creation.
Sura 3, Al-‘Imran, takes us to the heart of the Qur’anic message, calling for sincere faith, the continuity of Revelation, and the unity of believers. A chapter that weaves together history, spirituality, and the promise of salvation.
A journey through the profound meaning of “an eye for an eye” in the Torah, the Gospel, and the Koran. From retributive justice to divine mercy: how Revelation guides the spiritual evolution of man.
In an age marked by borders, religious tensions and spiritual dispersion, the figure of the Baal Shem Tov emerges as a universal beacon. A founder of Chassidism, he was not only a teacher to his people, but a fiery soul capable of sensing and teaching that every creature, every human being, carries within it a divine spark. In this article, we explore his vision as a gift for all peoples-a message of unity, compassion and awakening that still speaks to consciences thirsting for meaning today.
Surah 55 Ar-Rahman (“The Most Merciful”) is among the most poetic and profound chapters of the Qur’an. Through the repeated refrain, “Which then of the favors of your LORD will you deny?”, the text calls both humanity and the jinn to contemplate the mercy of GOD revealed in creation, cosmic balance, justice, and the promise of the eternal Gardens. This Abrahamic Study Hall page presents a complete interlinear version with Arabic, transliteration, comparative translations, and concise ASH theological and interreligious commentary.
Intro “The Moderation in Belief” (Al-Iqtisad fi al-I’tiqad) is a major theological work by Abū Ḥāmid Muḥammad ibn Muḥammad al-Ghazali, a prominent Persian theologian, jurist, and philosopher who lived between…
At the heart of Islamic teaching there is an extraordinary episode, a story that encompasses the entire essence of religion, spirituality and the path of man towards GOD. It is known as the Hadith of Gabriel, a moment in which the archangel himself…
The Letter of Ignatius to the Philadelphians is one of the key texts of the Apostolic Fathers. Written in the early 2nd century, it provides a direct witness to the formation of the early Church, emphasizing unity, the role of the bishop, and faithfulness to Christ during a time of doctrinal development.
Intro Throughout history, some men have been the living link between different cultures and religions, bearing witness with their existence to the possibility of weaving currents of thought into a…
The Testament of Job is an ancient Jewish apocryphal text that reimagines the figure of Job as a righteous king, a model of charity, and a witness of heavenly mysteries. Framed as Job’s final testament to his children, the work expands the biblical narrative with elements of asceticism, angelology, spiritual endurance, and eschatological hope.
The Book of Judges in the Latin Vulgate Interlinear presents the Latin text of the Vulgate alongside Italian and English translations, offering a resource for comparative study of Scripture. Through the Latin tradition of the Vulgate, this book contributed to the transmission of Israel’s biblical history across medieval Europe and Western Christian culture.
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