Nelly van Doorn-Harder

A Stranger is Calling

World Religions

“Relying on rich references to poetry, prose, and art, Wessels probes the age-old and sacred practice of hospitality to strangers. Centering his analysis on the famous Genesis story of Abraham who entertained three strangers, Wessels' indirect message is that we are at risk of incurring great losses when ignoring the stranger. Students of inter-religious encounters, from college courses to meetings in churches, synagogues, and mosques, will greatly benefit from the erudite and in-depth information this book provides.”

Beyond “Holy Wars”

World Religions

“In our globalized world, religious plurality is a fact of life. However, conflicting models of society reflect different core values, and when religions are being hijacked to serve political or consumer interest, new forms of holy wars surface. Professor Grundmann's insightful book provides us with a thought-provoking roadmap to navigate through this complex landscape, by developing and cultivating genuine mutual understanding across cultural and religious boundaries and learning to embrace others in their otherness.”

Women and Interreligious Dialogue

World Religions

“This book is a must-read for every student interested in religion, theology, culture, gender, and reconciliation. Considering women's prevailing invisibility in all levels of interreligious dialogue, this volume is an invaluable contribution to this area of human engagement. Using a feminist lens, the authors critically engage with their own traditions and those of others. The complex and genuine picture of possible models for dialogue across boundaries of religion, culture, age, and gender that emerges opens up new understanding and inspiration for all involved in the dialogue.”