RT Article
T1 Lebanon Models Interreligious Dialogue through the Feast of the Annunciation
JF Journal of ecumenical studies
VO 55
IS 3
SP 397
OP 414
A1 Fahed, Ziad
LA English
PB University of Pennsylvania Press
YR 2020
UL https://www.ixtheo.de/Record/1740250958
AB This essay explores how Lebanon is modeling interreligious dialogue through the Christian-Muslim celebration of the Annunciation of Mary. It highlights the importance of dialogue in both religions and analyzes the theological foundations of the Feast of the Annunciation. While identifying the commonalities and the main differences in approaching this feast, the essay discusses the challenges that this initiative is facing and explores some practical opportunities to counteract extremism. The methodology utilized in this study is textual analysis, particularly based on the Sacred Scriptures, as well as the writings of researchers and practitioners of interreligious dialogue. It concludes that, among the several forms of interreligious dialogue, the Feast of the Annunciation of Mary offers a pioneering platform that facilitates bridging over misunderstandings in order to deepen spiritual solidarity by celebrating a common spiritual heritage and appreciating differences.
K1 Annunciation
K1 Lebanon
K1 Mary
K1 Interreligious Dialogue
K1 interreligious feast
DO 10.1353/ecu.2020.0034