The conference was a great success. Thanks go to Dr. Marx, the president of Nanzan University, for agreeing to host the conference and for taking the time to open our proceedings. Masaki Omori and Walter Dunphy and their team of students from Nanzan University put in much time and effort in ensuring the smooth operation of the conference and our heartfelt thanks goes to them. The society relies upon the generosity of local institutions and we extend our gratitude to the community of Nanzan University. As well, the involvement of the university choir in presenting both Japanese and European sacred music during the reception was appreciated and enjoyed by conference delegates.

Professor Takashi Onuki from the University of Tokyo presented the keynote lecture concerning the translation of Jn. 1:3-4, which set the tone for the lively and fruitful three-day discussion about the use of the gospels in early Christianity. The conference dinner, as always, was an excellent opportunity to renew and deepen professional and personal relationships with scholars from our part of the world in a relaxed atmosphere.