In this new episode, we explore one of the most enduring dimensions of the Abrahamic traditions: their visions of the end of history.
Across Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, beliefs surrounding the Messiah,
the return of Christ, or the coming of the Mahdi have shaped religious thought for centuries. Far from remaining purely theological, these eschatological narratives continue to influence political movements, public discourse, and the way many believers understand contemporary events.
This conversation examines how these different understandings of the future have often generated rivalry, while also highlighting the growing efforts of religious leaders, scholars, and interfaith initiatives to promote dialogue and mutual recognition across the Abrahamic world.
The episode introduces the concept of Abrahamism, not as a new religion or a replacement for Judaism, Christianity, or Islam, but as a framework for reconciliation between the descendants of Abraham in the Middle East and North Africa. Grounded in shared responsibility, mutual recognition,
respect for each tradition, and long-term cooperation, it envisions a future where faith becomes a catalyst for peace, innovation, and regional partnership rather than a source of perpetual rivalry.
Rather than presenting conflict as an unavoidable destiny, this conversation argues that another path remains possible. Between apocalypse and union lies a choice … one shaped by the values we uphold, the narratives we pass on, and the willingness of Jews, Christians, and Muslims to imagine a shared future without renouncing their own identities.
🎙 A conversation with Pauline Berthaud and Galith Abbou Benichou .
📖 Inspired by Abramundi: Manifesto for the Creation of an Abrahamic Alliance in the Middle East and North Africa
