This comprehensive volume, curated by a distinguished editorial team that includes pioneers in the field, delves into the objectives, practices, and historical underpinnings of interfaith collaboration.

It thoroughly explores the backgrounds, histories, objectives, and dialogues among leaders and practitioners of the world’s major religions, extending beyond the customary emphasis on Christianity to encompass over twelve major religions globally. The book includes numerous case studies on contemporary inter-religious dialogue, illustrating a significant shift away from competitive rivalries between belief systems towards a more cooperative and respectful approach exemplified by institutions like the World Council of Churches. Crafted in two parts of Focal Topics and Case Studies with 28 scholarly articles, this companion offers current insights from leading experts on the evolving landscape of interfaith dialogue in recent years.

My translation aims to make this volume’s impressive breadth and scholarship accessible to Persian-speaking scholars, students, and seminarians interested in interfaith and intrafaith dialogue, encounters, and relations. It will establish itself as one of the essential reference texts in any serious library focusing on the theory and practice of inter-religious dialogue.