Holy Scriptures

One of the most salient features of Judaism, Christianity and Islam is their respective collections of scriptures considered, to varying degrees, foundational, normative, and holy This workshop explores the history, religious significance, and cultural impact of scripture in the three Abrahamic traditions. Beyond providing instruction, it encourages students to develop their own research projects, examining the connections between these texts and their mutual influence across different traditions. Convened by

• Jan Loop, Professor of Early Modern History and Religious Cultures, University of Copenhagen
• Justin Stearns, Program Head, Arab Crossroads Studies; Professor of Arab Crossroads, NYUAD