ASTANA — Award-winning Spanish writer and author of numerous historical novels on the coexistence of different cultures and religions Jesús Sánchez Adalid spoke with The Astana Times about his books and Kazakhstan’s activities to promote peace, conviviality and interreligious dialogue during his recent visit to the country’s capital. Award-winning Spanish writer and author of numerous historical novels, Jesús Sánchez Adalid. Photo credit: Antonio Amores Sánchez Adalid holds a law degree from the University of Extremadura and a Ph.
D. from the Complutense University of Madrid. Passionate about philosophy and theology, he also graduated in Canon Law from the Pontifical University of Salamanca.
The author is regarded as one of the most versatile and original writers in Spain. His novels, rigorous in facts and descriptions, delve into human relations, exploring themes of individual freedom, love, power and the search for truth. He arrived in Kazakhstan at the invitation of the Spanish Embassy to discuss his historical novels, meet local Spaniards for his new project, and engage with the interreligious dialogue that Kazakhstan has been hosting every three years since 2003.
Interview with Jesús Sánchez Adalid. Photo credit: Antonio Amores The Congress of World Leaders and Traditional Religions is a unique interfaith forum in Kazakhstan that has played a significant role in connecting and fostering dialogue among different cultures and civilizations. In his revela.