Bat Kol International

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Christians Studying the Word of God within its Jewish Milieu

Bat Kol International is an umbrella organization of the worldwide association of people who desire to participate in the vision and mission of Bat Kol.

Bat Kol International

Christians studying the Word of God within its Jewish Milieu

Bat Kol International’s vision is to promote and support Christians studying the Word of God within its Jewish Milieu, using Jewish Sources. Bat Kol International supports biblical and theological studies through online events, webinars, lectures and resources.

Supersessionism: Naming and Addressing the Issue

About Amy-Jill Levine

Prof. Amy-Jill Levine (Hartford International University for Religion & Peace), is an internationally renowned New Testament scholar, whose work has often focused on the Jewish context of the Gospels. Prof. Levine is a prolific author, a gifted teacher, and highly esteemed in circles of interreligious dialogue. Prof. Amy-Jill Levine has recently been appointed president of the Catholic Biblical Association of America.

Major Sponsors: Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Sion | Executive Council of Australian Jewry | Bat Kol International

With the support of: National Council of Jewish Women of Australia (NCJWA) and Australian Council of Christians and Jews

Misunderstanding Jewish Practice Means Misunderstanding Jesus and Paul

Antisemitism: Why does it persist in Catholic Teaching and Preaching 60 years after Nostra Aetate #4?

Bat Kol International is currently developing a resource package designed to assist educators, clergy, and study groups. This collection of materials is intended to provide support for those analyzing and teaching the themes featured in our “Ancient Texts for our Troubled Times” series. Read more…

Declaration on
Jewish-Christian Relations

The Declaration on Jewish-Christian Relations is the culmination of our celebrations for the 60th anniversary of Nostra Aetate and will be officially launched on the actual anniversary of Nostra Aetate, 28 October 2025.

We invite you to read the Declaration and join us in affirming the Declaration on Jewish-Christian Relations HERE.

By adding your signature (via the website Form) you will be affirming your commitment to the positive changes that have taken place between Christians and Jews since the promulgation of Nostra Aetate and the work that is yet to be realized.

Download Declaration of Jewish-Christian Relations

Versão em português
Declaração sobre as Relações entre Judeus e Cristãos AQUI

Version française
Déclaration sur les relations judéo-chrétiennes ICI

Lech Lecha Newsletter

"Lech Lecha" is the newsletter of Bat Kol International

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“Jewish biblical scholarship in all its richness, from its origins in antiquity down to the present day, is an asset of the highest value for the exegesis of both Testaments.”

Interpretation of the Bible in the Church, C.2 Pontifical Biblical Commission, 1994