Creation Story in Dialogue: Three Religions, an Evening of Understanding
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Discover the Creation Story in Interreligious Dialogue
On Thursday, October 1, 2026, a scholarly-theological lecture in Ansbach invites you to learn about the interpretations of the biblical creation narrative in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The focus will be on the first two chapters of the Book of Genesis and their interpretation in Late Antiquity.
Three Abrahamic Religions, One Common Theme
The creation narrative is one of the fundamental texts of Jewish and Christian faith traditions. Jewish and Christian commentators have intensely engaged with its significance since antiquity. The lecture will also look at the interreligious reference of the Quran to these interpretations and open perspectives on the common religious and cultural history of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Historical Interpretation and Interreligious Exchange
The event introduces selected aspects of the interreligious discursive engagement with the creation narrative. It brings together biblical interpretation, religious history, theology, and Oriental studies. The historical perspective makes visible how religious texts have been read, commented upon, and related to each other in different communities.
Understandable and Open to Interested Parties
The lecture will be held in German. Knowledge of Oriental languages is not required for understanding. Thus, the offer is aimed at those interested in religion, members of various faith communities, as well as anyone interested in the Bible, the Quran, Late Antique religious history, and interreligious dialogue.
An Evening for Knowledge, Reflection, and Encounter
The St. Ludwig parish center creates space for a concentrated religious experience and respectful exchange about faith traditions. The event connects professional orientation with the opportunity to view familiar creation texts from multiple perspectives.
The lecture offers a well-founded approach to a central theme of Jewish, Christian, and Islamic tradition. Those who want to better understand the historical connections and differences of the three religions will experience an inspiring evening of interreligious learning and spiritual encounter in Ansbach.
