A Common Word-Episode 1 | Younus Mirza Hosts Rachel Mikva

One of the reasons I have been drawn to A Common Word and the Islamic Mary or Maryam in particular is the idea of a shared figure between various religious traditions and the interactions between them.  This led me to the emerging field of Interreligious Studies and to the new book Interreligious Studies: An Introduction by Rachel Mikva.  I sit down with Rachel to talk about defining Interreligious Studies, how it is different from other fields, and how it is relevant to Jewish-Muslim relations and the current crises in the Middle East.   A Common Word podcast focuses on Islam and Interreligious Studies.  It is inspired by the Qur’anic verse 3:64 which calls the People of the Book to “a common word” and the A Common Word Initiative held in 2007 in Amman, Jordan.  It interviews scholars, activists and practitioners in the realm of bridge building, peace studies and social justice. Subscribe to A Common Word podcast which is available on the major podcast streaming services, such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify Visit the Maydan website for more podcasts, blogs and videos. Visit my website to learn more about my bio, research, and blogs. Join