includes index and biblioraphy

Part One: Methodological Insights The Bible as a Book of Dialogue Approaching the Scripture: Jesus` Way Glimpses for a New Perspective and a New Line of Biblical Hermeneutics Multi-Faith Hermeneutics on Using the Christian Scriptures: Some Reflections Part Two: Thematic Insights Syncretism in the Bible God of Israel and the Other Deities, Why So Particular? Friends and Enemies of God in the Psalms Jesus and the Samaritans Jesus, the Son of Man Jesus, the Christ, Lord and Saviour Idol Worship: A Comprehensive View Religious Life Experience, Enthusiasm and Excess One Cross and Many Interpretations Part Three: Exegetical Insights Floating Ark Witha Chosen Family: An Old Story and New Interpretations To Be a Blessing Communal Harmony and Tolerance - a Lesson from a Desert Experience Religion and State Go in Peace God`s Other Peoples Are You Special? Role of a Aminority Community Dealing With Foreign Wives Alternative Tones of Exclusivism and Pluralism Gracious God and His Unrepentant Servant Anonymous Believers Covenant - Old, New and Cosmic People of Extraordinary Faith Whoever Is Not Against You Is for You Greatest Commandment Cosmic Word That Became Flesh I Am the Way Jesus and God Were One: in What Sense? Meaning of All Authority Spirit of Truth and Freedom No Other Name? Second Conversion of an Evangelist Never Without a Witness Woe to You Proselytisers We Too Are Human God Unknown and Known Effective Witness on a Troublesome Voyage Strange Guests and Surprising Hosts Knowledge of God Is Available for All Revelation and Realisation New Heaven and New Earth - a Cosmic Vision for the Future of Humanity