‘We sat down and wept’: Biblical Babylon and Israel as resources for conflict situations.

Building on the work of the theologian Miroslav Volf, and developed in the context of Christian–Muslim interaction, this paper explores the use of the Christian scriptures as a resource in conflict and post-conflict situations. It considers their value especially for those who perceive themselves as victims, enabling new understanding and expression of issues of land and identity, revenge, memory and reconciliation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]