A recent seminar in Madrid attended by Israeli scholars and intellectuals was described here today as an important development in the field of Jewish-Christian relations. The week-long gathering was devoted to the subject of human beings in Biblical thought and in Jewish and Christian philosophy and theology.
It was sponsored by the Center of Jewish-Christian Studies of Madrid and the Israel Inter-faith Committee. Its value to Jewish-Christian relations was expressed by Dr. Nathan Lerner, director of the Israel branch of the World Jewish Congress and coordinator of the Inter-faith Committee’s special branch for Spanish-speaking countries.
Israeli participants included Zvi Werblowsky, David Flusser, Dr, Andrel Chouraqul, Dr. Pablo Figueres and Knesset Secretary Nathan. Lorch. On the Spanish side were Prof, Alejandro Diaz Macho, philosopher-author Julian Marius, Prof, Francisco J, Florez-Tascon, Prof, David Gonzolo Maeso and Prof, Jose Lopez Ibor.
The seminar was coordinated by Father Vincente Serrano, head of the Jewish-Christian Studies Center, Teachers and students of the Madrid diocesan seminar and of the Pontifical University of Comillas attended and participated in the lectures and discussions, The seminar itself took place at the center, the university and the Jewish community building.
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