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CONTENTS Editorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . XIII–XV Liminaire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . XVII–XIX STUDIES, REFLECTIONS AND TESTIMONIES Papa Francesco, Ai partecipanti all’incontro promosso dal Pontificio Istituto di Studi Arabie d’Islamistica nel cinquantesimo anniversario della sua apertura a Roma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2 Pope Francis, To Participants in the Meeting Sponsored by the Pontifical Institute for Arabic and Islamic Studies on the 50th Anniversary of its Establishment in Rome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4 Maurice Borrmans, Le cinquantenaire du transfert de l’Institut à Rome (1964–2014) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–15 Ignazio De Francesco, Victory Through Defeat. Giving Sense to the Believer’s Death on the Battlefield in Muslim Ascetic Literature Compared to the Christian “Acta Martyrum” . . . . . . . 17–29 Paul Lemarié, Vivere insieme l’unità nella diversità. Il Movimento dei Focolari e il dialogo con i Musulmani . . . . . . . . . 31–53 Gabriel Said Reynolds, Islamic Studies in the North America or Reflections on the Academic Study of the Qur’an. . . . . . . . . . 55–73 Maroun Lahham, Current challenges … A Catholic view (in Arabic). . 12–3 . Martino Diez, How to meet the challenges of education. A Catholic view (in Arabic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28–13 Alessandro Cancian, Continuity and Change in theological higher education. Shī‘i Ḥawza ‘Ilmiyyas and Catholic Seminaries in the 20th and 21st Centuries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75–88 Clément Therme, Les dialogues interreligieux à l’époque contemporaine : l’exemple irano–russe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89–104 Contents IV Najib George Awad, Is Secularity by Any Means Imaginable? A Reading of the Idea of ‘Civil State’ in the Syrian Muslim Brotherhood’s Contemporary Political Project for the Syria of the Future. . . . 105–124 José Luis Sánchez Nogales & Gonzalo Villagrán Medina, SJ, Islam’s Integration in Spain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125–147 NOTES AND DOCUMENTS . 149–316 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Éphémérides, décembre 2013 – novembre 2014 AFRIQUE / AFRICA: RÉPUBLIQUE CENTRAFRICAINE / CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC: Christian and Muslim religious leaders try to break the cycle of sectarian violence (13 December 2013), p. 158; “Christians and Muslims: the same blood, the same language, the same Country” (7 February 2014), p. 158; Centrafrique: ne pas se laisser diviser par les événements. Une délégation interreligieuse au Vatican (27 mars 2014), p. 159; Religions for Peace Secretaries General Endorse the Peace Process in the Central African Republic (15 April 2014), p. 159. AFRIQUE DU NORD / NORTH AFRICA: Conférence des Evêques de la Region Nord de l’Afrique (CERNA), (Rome 15–18 juin 2014), p. 160; Religious faiths, a treasure: Moslems for peace. Heartfelt message from the Moslem members of the Focolare Movement in Maghreb (26 August 2014), p. 162. ALBANIE / ALBANIA: Pope to Emphasize Dialogue With Islam During Albania Trip (15 September 2014), p. 162; Pope tells representatives of religions that religious freedom is bulwark against all forms of totalitarianism (21 September 2014), p. 164. ALGÉRIE / ALGERIA: Algérie : le pape encourage le dialogue interreligieux. Un message transmis par le card. Tauran (2 mai 2014), p. 165. ALLEMAGNE / GERMANY: “We have to build new bridges”. Mission Respect Congress in Berlin, Germany, 27–28 August 2014 (28 August 2014), p. 165; Muslim protest in Germany against jihadists (19 September 2014), p. 166. ARABIE SAOUDITE / SAUDI ARABIA: Saudi Arabia’s Highest Religious Authority Condemns Islamic State. Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdulaziz Al al–Sheikh Says Group is Islam’s “Enemy Number One” (21 August 2014), p. 167. ASIE / ASIA: Asie : Rejet du califat en Irak et en Syrie de la part de l’islam asiatique (25 juillet 2014), p. 167. AUTRICHE / AUSTRIA: ‘Fostering Common Citizenship among Christians and Muslims in Arab Societies’, Vienna, Austria, 21–22 June 2014 (21 June 2014), p. 168; Muslim and Christian Religious Leaders Unite to Denounce ISIS and Violence in Iraq and Syria, Vienna 18–19 November 2014 (19 November 2014), p. 169; Vienna Declaration ‘United Against Violence in the Name of Religion’ (19 November 2014), p. 171; Vienna. Patriarch of Baghdad to Muslim leaders: Unbefitting silence on the Islamic State, a Nazism in the name of Islam (20 November 2014), p. 173. AZERBAÏDJAN / AZERBAIJAN: Council of Europe exchange on the religious dimension of intercultural dialogue kicks off in Baku (1 September 2014), p. 175. Contents BAHREIN / BAHRAIN: A New Cathedral in the Heart of the Muslim World. A Home for 2.5M Catholics (20 March 2014), p. 175; Bahrain successful conference promotes dialogue as key to world peace, Bahrain 5–7 May 2014 (9 May 2014), p. 178. BANGLADESH: For Sylhet bishop, “only harmony between religions can bring peace in the world” (14 June 2014), p. 179; Fifty people hold up Catholic church in Boldipukur (8 July 2014), p. 180; Bangladeshi Bishop: Christians and Muslims united under the banner of Abraham (6 October 2014), p. 180. BELGIQUE / BELGIUM: “Peace is the future”. Sant’Egidio International Peace Conference, Antwerpen, Belgium (7–9 September 2014), The Grand Mufti of Cairo: “Islam is a religion of dialogue, extremism must be eradicated”, p. 181; Anvers 2014 : appel des religions pour la paix. Prochain rassemblement en 2015 à Tirana (10 septembre 2014), p. 182. BENIN: Le dialogue interreligieux au service de la paix, centre de la visite du Président du Conseil pontifical pour le Dialogue interreligieux (8 mars 2014), p. 183. BOSNIE HERZÉGOVINE / BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA: 100 years after the First World War, young Christians and Muslims meet in Sarajevo (28 May 2014), p. 183; Oasis in Sarajevo: war and reconciliation between religions (14 June 2014), p. 184. BRUNEI: Christian Faith forbidden in Christian schools if there are Muslim children (6 March 2014), p. 185. BURUNDI: Conférence Internationale sur le dialogue interreligieux pour la paix et la prévention des conflits et des guerres en Afrique 25–26 mars 2014 (26 mars 2014), p. 185; Résolutions de la Conférence Internationale sur le dialogue interreligieux pour la paix et la prévention des conflits et des guerres en Afrique (26 mars 2014), p. 188. CAMBODGE / CAMBODIA: Collaboration entre communautés religieuses dans le domaine du développement durable (4 avril 2014), p. 189. CEC (CONFERENCE OF EUROPEAN CHURCHES): 4th CALL–Assembly in Rome, 22–24 September 2014 (29 September 2014), p. 189. DANEMARK / DENMARK: Danemark : inauguration de la première grande mosquée (25 juin 2014), p. 190. EGYPTE / EGYPT: New President al–Sisi enhances the role of the Coptic Church in the past and present of the nation (9 June 2014), p. 190; Mahmoud Azab: hommages à un artisan du dialogue interreligieux (10 juillet 2014), p. 191; Dar al–Mahabba, Mother Teresa’s legacy to the Egyptian people (5 September 2014), p. 191; Egyptian Family House grows, liaison body between Muslims and Christians (17 October 2014), p. 192; New law to lift restrictions on church building, says Catholic Church spokesman (22 October 2014), p. 193; Condamnation des attentats terroristes dans le Sinaï de la part de l’Eglise catholique en Egypte (25 octobre 2014), p. 194; Egypt, young Catholics: The revolution has been betrayed, but the future belongs to us (25 October 2014), p. 194. EMIRATS ARABES UNIS / UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: Forum for Promoting Peace in Muslim Societies opens in Abu Dhabi (9 March 2014), p. 196. ÉTATS UNIS D’AMÉRIQUE voir UNITED STATES OF AMERICA EUROPE: EU religious leaders call on Sudan to release Meriam Yahya Ibrahim (12 June 2014), p. 197. V Contents VI FRANCE: Communiqué des responsables juifs, chrétiens et musulmans de Lyon. Pour une laïcité qui assure effectivement la liberté de conscience (10 février 2014), p. 198; « Désarme–nous, désarme–les » (lettre du SRI mars 2014), p. 199; Une convention rappelle au « citoyen français musulman » ses droits et devoirs (5 juin 2014), p. 200; Des chrétiens se forment sur l’islam et les relations islamo–chrétiennes avec le SRI du 3 au 10 juillet, près de Paris, à Orsay (5 juillet 2014), p. 201; Communiqué du Rassemblement des Musulmans de France (28 juillet 2014), p. 201; Communiqué de l’association « Les imams de France » (3 août 2014), p. 202; Communiqué de l’umf (Union des Mosquées de France) au sujet des chrétiens d’Irak (9 août 2014), p. 203; La Grande mosquée de Paris dénonce les « crimes contre l’humanité » en Irak (9 septembre 2014), p. 203; Appel des musulmans de France (15 septembre 2014), p. 204; Etat islamique : Mgr Simon inquiet pour le dialogue interreligieux (29 septembre 2014), p. 205; L’appel de 110 personnalités religieuses contre l’extrémisme (1 octobre 2014), p. 206; Lyon : 4ème Forum islamo–chrétien sur le thème de l’engagement (25 novembre 2014), p. 210; À Lyon, chrétiens et musulmans débattent de la violence religieuse (1 décembre 2014), p. 211. HOLY LAND voir TERRE SAINTE INDE / INDIA: Terror attacks in Hyderabad, Christian defend local Muslims: “they are not terrorists” (23 February 2013), p. 212; Muslim leader tells al–Zawahiri hands off India (4 September 2014), p. 213; For Indian bishop, Christian–Muslim dialogue needs actions, not words (19 November 2014), p. 213. INDONÉSIE / INDONESIA: Terrorism Alarm: at Christmas Muslims and Christians united in defence of churches (21 December 2013), p. 214; Raids and seizures as Aceh police block New Year celebrations (2 January 2014), p. 214; Lawyers and Islamic activists contest the application of the Šarī‘a law to non–Muslims (29 April 2014), p. 215; Jakarta, Secretary of Inter–religious Dialogue: Fear the worst enemy of Muslim–Christian dialogue (1 July 2014), p. 216; Presence of PISAI at the Sixth Global Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, “Unity in Diversity: Celebrating Diversity for Common and Shared Values”, Bali – Indonesia (29–30 August 2014), p. 217; Misereor, German Catholics mark 50 years of aid to Christians and Muslims in Indonesia (4 October 2014), p. 219. IRAK / IRAQ: Chaldean Patriarch on the uncertain future of eastern Christians, a bridge between the West and Islam (3 April 2014), p. 220; Sako: “In 10 years there will only be a few thousand Christians left in Iraq” (28 April 2014), p. 223; Le maire de Bagdad : nous distribuerons aussi des maisons et des terrains aux chrétiens (5 mai 2014), p. 223; Chaldean Archbishop: Christians and Muslims fleeing Mosul, occupied by Islamists (11 June 2014), p. 224; Mosul now emptied of Christians, says Archbishop (12 June 2014), p. 225; Archbishop of Mosul: anarchy in the city; Muslims defend churches from assaults and raids (12 June 2014), p. 225; Archbishop Nona: statue of the Virgin Mary destroyed by Islamists, but the suffering of Christians must not become a pretext for propaganda (23 June 2014), p. 226; Churches in Kirkuk assist Muslim refugees during Ramadan (5 July 2014), p. 227; Baghdad’s Muslims show solidarity with Christians (21 July 2014), p. 227; Urgent Appeal from two RfP Leaders in Iraq (8 August 2014), p. 228; The barbaric cruelty of the Caliphate puts Islam to the test (28 August 2014), p. 228; The Universities in the north open its doors to student–refugees of the Nineveh Plain (30 September 2014), p. 233; Patriarch Louis Raphael I to “Muslim brothers”: condemn violent extremism that exploits religion (30 September 2014), p. 234; Festival of young Christians in Ankawa. To keep hope alive (11 October 2014), p. 234; The Premier of Iraqi Kurdistan: Christians must not emigrate (13 October 2014), p. 235. Contents IRAN: RfP Meets With Iranian Leaders to Discuss Multi–Faith Cooperation (21 March 2014), p. 235; Iran’s Shia Islam open to dialogue with modernity and other religions (14 May 2014), p. 235; “Christians and Muslims in Constructive Dialogue for the Good of Society”, 9th Colloquium between Iran’s Center for Interreligious Dialogue (CID) of the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization (ICRO) and The Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue (PCID), Teheran 24–26/11/2014 (26 November 2014), p. 237; Christians and Muslims condemn extremism and violence committed in the name of religion, (27 November 2014), p. 238. ITALIE / ITALY: A Common Pact of Religions for Peace. An appeal from the conference “Religions and violence” promoted by the Community of Sant’Egidio (21 February 2014), p. 239. JORDANIE / JORDAN: Le roi Abdallah II de Jordanie reçu par le pape François. Engagement pour la paix et le dialogue interreligieux (8 avril 2014), p. 240; Jordanie : promouvoir une « pédagogie de la paix ». Invitation du card. Tauran aux responsables religieux (12 mai 2014), p. 241; “Meeting Current Challenges through Education”. Third Colloquium, Amman 13–14 May 2014. A Joint Appeal for More Solidarity in the World (14 May 2014), p. 241; Religious Leaders Unite In Joint Appeal On Acts of Violence In The Name of Religion (24 July 2014), p. 242; Jordan’s Prince El Hassan bin Talal speaks to Vatican Radio (13 November 2014), p. 244; Conference on Christians and “Arab Springs”. Father Bader: a historical phase which was followed only by negative effects (24 November 2014), p. 245. KENYA: Christian and Muslim religious leaders condemn the attack on the Evangelical Church (27 March 2014), p. 245. LIBAN / LEBANON: Liban : chrétiens et musulmans ensemble, pour la paix et le bien commun. Message pour la rencontre de Jamhour (25 mars 2014), p. 246; Pope Encourages Islamic–Christian Group Studying Common Devotion to Mary. 8th Prayer Meeting Held in Lebanon on Feast of Annunciation (26 March 2014), p. 246; Commemoration of Dr Kamal Youssef el–Hage (Ayyām Kamal al–Hage) at Notre Dame University, Louaize (28–30 March 2014), p. 247; Mardi 1er avril, dans l’émission Rencontre, deux invités racontaient leur expérience du dialogue islamo–chrétien (1 avril 2014), p. 248; Grand Mufti Qabbani proposes a new “pact” between Muslims and Christians in the Middle East (14 May 2014), p. 249; Patriarch Rahi: “What do moderate Muslims say” about what is happening to Christians in Mosul? (21 July 2014), p. 249; Beirut: Christians and Muslims mourn Hani Fahs, an iconic figure for interreligious dialogue (20 September 2014), p. 250. MALAISIE / MALAYSIA: Selangor, Christians demand Islamic authorities return confiscated Bibles (5 April 2014), p. 251; Pahang: Ignore letter to remove Bibles from hotel rooms, Malaysian lawyers tell hoteliers (29 April 2014), p. 252; Confirmed: Christians are banned to use the name “Allah”: for the Bishops “judges are not impartial” (23 June 2014), p. 252. MAROC / MOROCCO: Un colloque à Rabat sur le dialogue islamo–chrétien (12 mai 2014), p. 253. NIGER: The Bishops’ message to the Muslim community: “May the example of Abraham bear fruits of mutual respect” (2 October 2014), p. 254. NIGERIA: Nigerian Bishop: ‘If Nigeria Falls to Islamic Extremists, All of Africa Will Be at Risk’. Message to the West: We Have More Pressing Problems Than Same–Sex ‘Marriage’ and Abortion Access (14 January 2014), p. 254; Nigeria: le pape reçoit le président Jonathan. Plaidoyer pour un retour à la coexistence pacifique (24 mars 2014), VII VIII Contents p. 257; The Bishops: “necessary to ensure the rights of all religions throughout the Country” (11 June 2014), p. 257; Au Nigéria, le dialogue interreligieux contre les rapts de Boko Haram (23 juillet 2014), p. 257. NORVÈGE / NORWAY: For Pakistani Christians and Muslims, Nobel Prize to Malala helps fight for human rights in the country (10 October 2014), p. 259. ORGANISATION DE LA COOPÉRATION ISLAMIQUE / ORGANIZATION OF ISLAMIC COOPERATION (OIC): OIC condemns ISIS threats and forced displacement of Christians in Iraq (21 July 2014), p. 260. ORGANISATION DES NATIONS UNIES / UNITED NATIONS (ONU) : Dialogue among religions is the most effective way to combat violence in the name of religion: KAICIID Secretary General (10 June 2014), p. 260. OUZBÉKISTAN / UZBEKISTAN: Under pressure from imams, Christians cannot be buried in state–owned cemeteries (28 April 2014), p. 261. PAKISTAN : Women in Pakistan: Christian girls raped by Muslims (7 March 2014), p. 262; Mission sur la terre des talibans avec le Pape François (12 mars 2014), p. 263; Catholics and Muslims fasting and praying together for Asia Bibi and Sawan Masih (2 April 2014), p. 263; An exhibition on John Paul II, example of dialogue appreciated by Muslims (28 April 2014), p. 264; Début de l’exode des minorités religieuses fuyant le terrorisme et l’extrémisme (7 mai 2014), p. 265; “Terrorism and intolerance are the wounds of Pakistan” (28 July 2014), p. 265. PHILIPPINES: Solidarity with Muslims: Advent message on behalf of the movement “Silsilah” (4 December 2013), p. 266; Muslims come to the aid of Christians (7 December 2013), p. 266; Institution d’un Conseil interreligieux dans la commune de Zamboanga City (8 janvier 2014), p. 266; Récompense islamique décernée au mouvement pour le dialogue Silsilah dans le sud des Philippines (21 mars 2014), p. 267; Philippines signs peace deal with Muslim rebels (27 March 2014), p. 267; “Silsilah”: 30 Years of Christian–Muslim relations founded in spirituality (30 May 2014), p. 268; Religions write a page of history for peace in Mindanao (7 June 2014), p. 269. QATAR: IUMS (International Union of Muslim Scholars) confirms that Islamic Khilafah announced by Iraqi state organization lacks any standards of legitimacy and realistic, and warns of chaos in jurisprudence (8 July 2014), p. 270. SÉNÉGAL / SENEGAL: La famille au centre du Congrès du clergé diocésain d’Afrique occidentale, « comme enjeu du dialogue interreligieux » (8 novembre 2014), p. 271. SOUDAN / SUDAN: ‘I am a Christian, I Have Not Apostatized’. Understanding Absurdity of Condemning Woman to Death for Converting to Christianity (18 May 2014), p. 272. SOUDAN DU SUD / SOUTH SUDAN : “Let us work together for peace”: Bishop Taban urges Muslim community (27 February 2014), p. 273. SYRIE / SYRIA: Syrie : « Appel de paix » aux chefs musulmans du patriarche grec melkite catholique d’Antioche et de tout l’Orient (21 janvier 2014), p. 273; Syrian Opposition Member Calls For Release of Kidnapped Christians. Says Abductions Do Not Reflect the Values of Islam (18 February 2014), p. 274; Homs: Fr Frans Van of the Lugt, who fed Christians and Muslims, is killed (7 April 2014), p. 275. TANZANIE / TANZANIA: Is Tanzania the Next Target for Radical Islam? Bishop of Kondou on Coexisting, Ministering in Peace (6 February 2014), p. 275; “Violence against Christians derives from religious extremism but also from economic tensions”, say the Bishops (9 April 2014), p. 278; Being Catholic in Zanzibar. “They want to convert my children to Islam” (20 May 2014), p. 278. Contents TCHAD / CHAD: Participation commune des chrétiens et des musulmans à la Journée nationale de la cohabitation pacifique et prières pour la paix au Tchad et en Centrafrique (30 janvier 2014), p. 279. TERRE SAINTE / HOLY LAND: Réponses concrètes de la Mission pontificale au grave problème du chômage parmi les jeunes palestiniens (21 février 2014), p. 280; Pour le nouveau maire musulman, l’Annonciation doit devenir fête civile à Nazareth (21 mars 2014), p. 281; Statement From Catholic Ordinaries of the Holy Land. “Are Christians Being Persecuted in the Middle East?”. Assembly of the Catholic Ordinaries in the Holy Land Commission Justice and Peace (3 April 2013), p. 281; Vandalisme et profanations contre des sites chrétiens en Galilée (29 avril 2014), p. 282; Prières et chants après les attaques contre les chrétiens dans le cadre de la procession de Notre–Dame du Mont Carmel (9 mai 2014), p. 283; Christian School in Jerusalem Under Attack for Forbidding Muslim Veils. Sparks Mixed Reactions from Muslims (30 May 2014), p. 284; Vingt–trois femmes de Galilée ont passé une semaine en Suisse pour encourager le dialogue interreligieux (7 juillet 2014), p. 284; Caritas Jerusalem rescues thousands of Muslims, who have taken shelter in schools and churches in Gaza (24 July 2014), p. 285; Ecology, “common ground” for the three Abrahamic religions (24 October 2014), p. 285. TURQUIE / TURKEY: Pope’s trip to Turkey. Francis at the Diyanet: violence seeking religious justification warrants the strongest condemnation (28 November 2014), p. 286; Pope’s trip to Turkey: ‘I prayed for Turkey, for peace, for Christian unity’ (1 December 2014), p. 287. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / ÉTATS UNIS D’AMÉRIQUE: Jewish, Christian, Muslim Leaders Say Support of Religious Communities Essential to 2–State Solution in Mideast. Say This Is ‘Only Realistic Resolution’ to Israeli–Palestinian Conflict (3 March 2014), p. 288; Dialogue with Muslims. Statement of the Committee for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs. United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (20 August 2014), p. 289. VATICAN: Une Eglise arabe, en communion avec Rome, dans un monde musulman. L’Eglise melkite, une « Eglise en détresse » (3 décembre 2013), p. 291; Terre Sainte : un juif et un musulman accompagneront le pape. Confidences à une délégation interreligieuse (1 mars 2014), p. 293; Pope Encourages Islamic–Christian Group Studying Common Devotion to Mary. 8th Prayer Meeting Held in Lebanon on Feast of Annunciation (26 March 2014), p. 293; Mgr Zenari: Pope feels in his heart the suffering of the Syrian people (31 March 2014), p. 294; Dialogue interreligieux: le card. Tauran confirmé à la tête du dicastère. Et le P. Miguel Ángel Ayuso Guixot comme numéro deux (31 mars 2014), p. 295; Pope Francis to Meet Refugees in Jordan. Amman–Based Pastor Explains Excitement as Plans Shape Up for Meeting at Spot Where Jesus Was Baptized (6 May 2014), p. 295; Dialogue interreligieux : rencontre Saint–Siège et Turquie. Etudier les perspectives de collaboration (9 mai 2014), p. 296; Message of Pope Francis on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of Foundation of the Council for Dialogue with Other Religions (19 May 2014), p. 297; Le Pape François évoque son pèlerinage en Terre Sainte (2 juin 2014), p. 298; Pope: We call upon God in an act of supreme responsibility before our consciences and before our peoples. The meeting of prayer for peace in the Vatican gardens (8 June 2014), p. 299; Pope expresses “deep concern” for “the increase of violence” in Iraq (15 June 2014), p. 301; Enjeux du dialogue interreligieux : vérité et charité (1 juillet 2014), p. 302; Christians and Muslims should work fraternally for “justice, peace and respect for the rights and dignity of every person” (18 July 2014), p. 302; Pope: I am with the persecuted Christians of Mosul and the Middle East (20 July 2014), p. 303; Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue: Message for the End of Ramadan (‘Id al–Fitr 1435 H. / 2014 A.D.) (28 July 2014), p. 306 (Arabic text p. 304); IX Contents X Déclaration du Conseil pontifical pour le Dialogue interreligieux (12 août 2014), p. 307; The Grand Ayatollah Makarem’s message to Pope Francis (21 August 2014), p. 308; Pope Francis tells Cameroon Bishops that dialogue with Muslims is essential (12 September 2014), p. 309; Vatican: the Islamic state, the world cannot remain silent. But the answer is not just weapons (4 October 2014), p. 309; Les nonces veulent favoriser le dialogue interreligieux face au fondamentalisme (4 octobre 2014), p. 310; Third Catholic – Muslim Forum, “Working Together to Serve Others” (13 November 2014), p. 311; International interreligious colloquium on complementarity, foundation of marriage and the family (17 November 2014), p. 312. WORLD COUNCIL OF CHURCHES (WCC): Syria – Muslim leader of the opposition: immediately release all the Christians kidnapped (18 February 2014), p. 313; A community of young Christians, Muslims and Jews works for climate justice, Bossey, Switzerland, 4–22/8/2014 (22 August 2014), p. 313; Pope Tawadros II speaks on role of Coptic Church in Egyptian society during his visit to WCC offices (2 September 2014), p. 314. WORLDWIDE MUSLIM SCHOLARS: 126 Muslim Scholars write an ‘Open Letter to al– Baghdadi’ (25 September 2014), p. 315. BOOK REVIEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BAH Alioune, La réception théologique et philosophique de l’islam en Europe à l’époque moderne (Maurice Borrmans), p. 317; BENKHEIRA Mohammed Hocine, GILADI Avner, MAYEUR–JAOUEN Catherine, SUBLET Jacqueline, La Famille en islam d’après les sources arabes (Florence Ollivry– Dumairieh), p. 320; BENOTMANE Thierry, Kérygme et histoire : La réhistoricisation du kérygme coranique dans les premiers commentaires exégétiques musulmans et leurs relations intertextuelles avec les sources chrétiennes, à propos du récit des Sept Dormants (d’Ephèse) (Maurice Borrmans), p. 322; BOISLIVEAU Anne–Sylvie, Le Coran par lui–même. Vocabulaire et argumentation du discours coranique autoréférentiel (Michel Lagarde), p. 324; BUDELLI Rosanna (ed.), Il sigillo di Salomone in tre manoscritti di magia copta in lingua araba (Michel Lagarde), p. 326; COLOSIMO Jean–François, Les hommes en trop. La malédiction des chrétiens d’Orient (Maurice Borrmans), p. 326; COOK Michael, Ancient Religions, Modern Politics: The Islamic Case in Comparative Perspective (Maurice Borrmans), p. 330; D’COSTA Gavin, Vatican II. Catholic Doctrines on Jews & Muslims (Michael L. Fitzgerald), p. 334; DE CHERGÉ Christian, Lettres à un ami fraternel (Michael L. Fitzgerald), p. 338; DE FRANCESCO Ignazio, Il lato segreto delle azioni. La dottrina dell’intenzione nella formazione dell’islam come sistema di religione, etica e diritto (Maurice Borrmans), p. 340; FARRIN Raymond, Structure and Qur’anic Interpretation. A Study of Symmetry and Coherence in Islam’s Holy Text (Manuela Galaverni), p. 343; GUTAS Dimitri, Avicenna and the Aristotelian Tradition. Introduction to Reading Avicenna’s Philosophical Works (Joseph Ellul), p. 344; HADDAD Mohamed (ed.), Le dialogue de civilisations et de religions en milieu universitaire. Expériences et témoignages (Maurice Borrmans), p. 346; 317–371 Contents XI JEUSSET Gwénolé, Assise ou Lépante ? Le défi de la rencontre (Michael L. Fitzgerald), p. 347; KRAWIETZ Birgit and TAMER Georges (ed.), Islamic Theology, Philosophy and Law: Debating Ibn Taymiyya and Ibn Qayyim al–Jawziyya (Jason Welle), p. 349; LEVENSON Jon D., Inheriting Abraham: The Legacy of the Patriarch in Judaism, Christianity & Islam (Jason Welle), p. 350; MICHEAU Françoise, Les débuts de l’Islam. Jalons pour une nouvelle histoire (Maurice Borrmans), p. 352; NEUWIRTH Angelika, Scripture, Poetry, and the Making of a Community: Reading the Qur’an as a Literary Text (Adnane Mokrani), p. 354; PISANI Emmanuel, Le dialogue islamo–chrétien à l’épreuve : Père Anawati, o.p. – Dr Baraka, Une controverse au vingtième siècle (Maurice Borrmans), p. 355; SARITOPRAK Zeki, Islam’s Jesus (Michael L. Fitzgerald), p. 358; SARRIÓ CUCARELLA Diego R., Muslim–Christian Polemics across the Mediterranean. The Splendid Replies of Shihāb al–Dīn al–Qarāfī (d. 684/1285) (Maurice Borrmans), p. 360; URVOY Marie–Thérèse & URVOY Dominique, La mésentente. Dictionnaire des difficultés doctrinales du dialogue islamo–chrétien (Maurice Borrmans), p. 364; ZWILLING Anne–Laure (ed.), Lire et interpréter les textes. Les religions et leurs rapports aux textes fondateurs (Florence Ollivry–Dumairieh), p. 369. BOOKS RECEIVED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Except where otherwise stated, the writers of articles and reviews are alone responsible for the opinions expressed. As for the copyright concerning Pope Francis discourses it belongs to Libreria Editrice Vaticana. 373–376