The Catholic Biblical Association of the Philippines (CBAP) recently concluded its 27th Annual Convention at the PBS Tower on United Nations Avenue, Manila. Around 60 members, invited guests, and observers participated in the three-day gathering. Alongside 15 scholarly conference papers, two major keynote papers were presented: His Eminence Pablo Virgilio Cardinal David delivered an engaging presentation on the biblical theology of peace of Pope Leo XIV. Drawing particularly

Download PDF version here. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qbY3cHYvZ9LhWZ-2tAxrdfZI9EZ0uDZY/view?usp=drivesdk Program of Activites FRIDAY • SEPTEMBER 18 2:00 PM — Onsite Registration & Check-in 4:00 PM — Coffee Break 5:00 PM — Opening Liturgy & Bible Enthronement 5:15 PM — Welcome Remarks, Welcome on behalf of PBS & Orientation to the Convention Program 5:45 PM — KEYNOTE ADDRESS I “Suffering, Resistance and Freedom: A Post-Colonial Subaltern (Dalit) Study of Isaiah 52:13–53:

The Catholic Biblical Association of the Philippines (CBAP) gathers biblical scholars, theologians, teachers, and students of Scripture for its 27th Annual Convention, exploring how the Word of God speaks to a world marked by war, violence, injustice, suffering, and the longing for peace. This year's convention carries the theme, "Beat Swords into Plowshares, Be Peacemakers" (cf. Isaiah 2:4; Matthew 5:9), with the subtitle "The Word in a World at War." ............ MAJOR PAPE