Special Issue—Jewish Public Theology

The setting up and development of the International Journal for Public Theology is something which I have followed with great interest and admiration, as I believe that religion has a special role to interact with public issues in contemporary contexts across the globe. The sacred texts and teachings of all religions hold many ideas to inform and teach us about every aspect of how life must be lived to its fullest, in dignity and peace. One important means of promoting, sustaining and enhancing understanding of these ideas is through a dialogical forum such as this journal.The journal’s