The People of God in Bible and Tradition
Semantic Implications and Modern Relevance
International Conference
Saint John of Damascus Institute of Theology
The University of Balamand
May 26-29, 2010
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Opening Session
9,00 9,30 Welcome
Georges Nahas, University of Balamand, LebanonMichel Nseir, WCC, Geneva
9,30-10,20 Le peuple de Dieu
His Eminence, Most Reverend Georges,
Metropolitan of Mount Lebanon
10,20-10,45 Discussion
10,45-11,15 Coffee Break
Axis 1: The People of God, Biblical Implications
11,15-12,05 Israel and Land in Scriptures
Very Rev. Fr. Paul Nadim Tarazi, St. Vladimir’s Theological Seminary, USA
12,05-12,50 Discussion
13,00-15,00 Lunch Break
15,0-016,10 Ethnicity and Religion: on the Usage of the terms „Israel“ and „cam
YHWH“ in premonarchic and monarchic times
Alexander Mihaila, University of Bucharest, Romania
The People as a Liturgical Community in the Exodus Understanding of Qahal
Nicolas Abou Mrad, University of Balamand, Lebanon
16,10-16,40 Coffee Break
16,40-17,30 Discussion
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Axis 1 (continued): The People of God, Biblical Implications
9,00 10,05 Les frontières mouvantes du concept de « peuple de Dieu » dans la
Bible Hébraïque
Rev. Fr. André Wénin, Université Catholique de Louvain, Belgium
Le concept de la terre dans le Deuteronome
Rev. Joseph Bou Raad, Université Antonine, Lebanon
10,0510,45 Discussion
10,45 – 11,15 Coffee Break
11,15 12,25 The People of God in Luke and Acts, Israel and the Church in
Identity Conflicts
Daniel Ayuch, University of Balamand, Lebanon
The Christian Understanding of People: Paul’s Opening up the Christ’s Event to all
Peoples of Faith
Petros Vassiliadis, Society for Ecumenical Studies and InterOrthodox Relations, Greece
12,25-12,50 Discussion
13,00-15,00 Lunch Break
Axis 2: The People of God in the Christian Tradition
15,00-16,10 The People of God in the Different Christian Liturgical Traditions of Past and Present
Pablo Argarate, University of Toronto, Canada
Israel in the Early Christian Literature
Rev. Dn. Rami Wannous, University of Balamand, Lebanon
16,10-16,40 Coffee Break
16,40-17,30 Discussion
Friday, May 28, 2010
Axis 3: Modern Implications and Relevance
9,00-9,50 Beyond Interfaith Reconciliation: Implications of PostHolocaust Theology for the IsraelPalestine Conflict and for a Developing Theology of the Land
Mark Braverman, Washington, USA
9, 50-10,30 Discussion
10,30-11,00 Coffee Break
11,00-12,10 Reading the Iron Age in the Light of 1948
Philippe Guillaume, University of Bern, Switzerland
The Clash of Contexts
Georges Sabra, Near East School of Theology, Lebanon
12,10-12,50 Discussion
13,00-15,00 Lunch Break
15,00-16,10 Towards an Inclusive Understanding of the Church as the People of God
Leo Koffeman, University of Utrecht, The Netherlands
The Language of the Church – Word of God or People’s Voice?
Very Rev. Jens Nieper, Evangelische Kirche Deutschalnds, Germany
16,10-16,40 Coffee Break
16,40-17,30 Discussion
Saturday, May 29, 2010
9,00 – 9,50 Communication et éducation dans l’espace ecclésial
Georges Nahas, University of Balamand, Lebanon
9, 50-10,30 Discussion
10,30-11,00 Coffee Break
11, 00-12,30 Podium Discussion
Challenges of the Issue of the People of God on Modern Theology and Pastoral
Work
Berge Traboulsi, Haigazian University, Lebanon
Rev. Manuel Goldmann, Hofgeismar Academy, Germany
Rev. Gaby Hachem, Université du Saint Esprit Kaslik, Lebanon
Richard Benton, University of Balamand, Lebanon
Moderator: Georges N. Nahas, University of Balamand
12,30-13,00 Closing Session
Synthesis: Michel Nseir, WCC, Geneva
‐ Conference Information ‐
Conference Daily Program Begins at 9:00 am
Conference Room ‐ Jreij Hall, Balamand Patriarchal Monastery
Church Services ‐ Holy Dormition Church, Balamand Patriarchal Monastery
‐ Matins at 7:00 AM
‐ Vespers at 6:00 PM
Daily Meals ‐ Breakfast (8:00 AM) and Dinner (7:00 PM) are served at the Institute of Theology Dining Hall
‐ Lunch (1:00 PM) is served at the School of Tourism and Hotel
Management Restaurant, University of Balamand
Conference Organizers ‐ Balamand Patriarchal Monastery
‐ St. John of Damascus Institute of Theology
‐ World Council of Churches, Geneva
Saint John of Damascus Institute of Theology
The University of Balamand
Address: Balamand, P.O. Box 100, Tripoli, Lebanon
Tel: ++961 6 930 305 ‐ Fax: ++961 6 930 304
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Website: http://www.balamand.edu.lb/theology/
The People of God in Bible and Tradition 2010