Ryszard Bobrowicz is a Visiting Professor of Comparative Law and Religion at Bonn University in Germany and a Researcher in Systematic Theology at the Catholic University of Leuven in Belgium. His recent books include The Politics of Multifaith (2024) and Dissenting Church (2024), coedited with Judith Gruber and Michael Schuessler. Anna Hjälm is Director of the Swedish Theological Institute in Jerusalem, a center for theological, interreligious, and contextual research as well as education and dialogue. She has also served as Ecumenical Officer for the World Council of Churches' Jerusalem office. Ulrich Schmiedel is Professor of Global Christianities at Lund University in Sweden, where he runs a research project on faith-based refugee relief in Europe, funded by the European Research Council. His books include The Claim to Christianity (2020), coauthored with Hannah Strømmen, and Religion in the European Refugee Crisis (2018), coedited with Graeme Smith.
""People on the move are often seen as problems. This book challenges us to reframe our vision through a hopeful lens, seeing 'strangers' as 'neighbours.' It combines activists' experiences, theological insights, and academic analysis to illuminate how faith actors and an interfaith approach are not only inspiring but also instructive for informing public policy. The book tells a new story for Europe and encourages us to persevere in shaping a better future for our world."" --Sivin Kit, Director for Theology, Mission, and Justice, Lutheran World Federation ""This thought-provoking book offers a bold vision of a future where the concept of 'migration' no longer divides us. Rather, we are all recognized as neighbours. What makes this vision even more powerful is that it is brought to life through the actions of a diverse network of multi-faith actors, all committed to practicing what it means to be good neighbours. This book is a compelling reminder of the possibilities of a kinder world that begins with connections established at the local and personal level."" --Rose Cuison-Villazor, Professor of Law, Rutgers University ""Based on their thorough and inspiring mapping of the field, Ryszard Bobrowicz, Anna Hjälm, and Ulrich Schmiedel succeed in connecting relevant theological reflection and insights with the grassroots practices of different faith actors. Under the programmatic title Living in A World of Neighbours, they offer a fascinating panorama of theory and practices--showing how faith can be an important source and resource for making this 'living as neighbours' a success and enrichment. This book is a must-read for all interested in faith(s) and refugee relief."" --Torsten Moritz, General Secretary, Churches Commission for Migrants in Europe