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
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It is again our pleasure to invite you to join us in the third of our series, Ancient Texts for Our Troubled Times, with Prof. Amy-Jill Levine, an internationally renowned New Testament scholar.
Supersessionism: Naming and Addressing the Issue
1 September 2026 | 4:30 pm Jerusalem Time
8:30 am Nashville | 9.30 pm Manila | 2.30 pm London, UK | 3.30 pm Johannesburg | 11:30 pm Melbourne | Check your time HERE.
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Our speaker, 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
Amy-Jill Levine appointed President of the Catholic Biblical Association
Antisemitism: Why does it persist in Catholic Teaching and Preaching 60 years after Nostra Aetate #4?
This material is is an opportunity for Christians to reflect on how they teach and preach their sacred texts with responsibility and care.
Misunderstanding Jewish Practice and Belief Means Misunderstanding Jesus and Paul
Video Link: Misunderstanding Jewish Practice and Belief Means Misunderstanding Jesus and Paul. HERE
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.
Versão em português
Declaração sobre as Relações entre Judeus e Cristãos AQUI
Version française
Déclaration sur les relations judéo-chrétiennes ICI
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Documents and Statements
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Documents and Statements you need to know about
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Useful Educational Resources and Information
Resources and information about Relations and Dialogue between Christians and Jews, Jewish Studies, Torah, Hebrew, and useful websites.
Important Jewish Documents and Statements
Jewish Documents and Statements issued from Jewish sources related to Jewish and Christian relations and dialogue.
“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
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