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Book SynopsisThis book addresses the historical, linguistic, philosophical, and theological dimensions of post-Holocaust JewishâChristian dialogue. The distinguished thinkers who contribute illuminate how far the interfaith dialogue has come and what remains to be achieved.
Trade ReviewBerger's volume includes...a preface and excellent introduction by the editor summarizing the papers and their significance for the dialogue.... For Jews and Christians already involved in a dialogue, Levine's "Speaking of the Middle East" will spark a lively exchange.... [H]ighly recommended. * Journal of Ecumenical Studies *
Alan Berger has collected the most important voices in Jewish–Christian dialogue to present their views in an accessible and exciting fashion. This is the book to read to understand the past and future of interreligious dialogue. -- Susannah Heschel, Dartmouth College
Provocative, troubling, but ultimately filled with a difficult hope, this book is essential reading for anyone interested in Jewish–Christian dialogue or, more broadly, contemporary religious pluralism. -- Theresa Sanders, Georgetown University
This volume makes available eye-opening essays by some of the most prominent American thinkers and researchers on relations between Christians and Jews in the aftermath of the Shoah. Their reflections admirably span numerous disciplines and topics, including history, ethics, biblical studies, theology, Christian attitudes toward the State of Israel, and hopes for the future. All readers will better appreciate both the complexity of the Jewish and Christian relationship and also the unfinished work of rapprochement that lies ahead. -- Philip A. Cunningham, Saint Joseph's University
Table of ContentsIntroduction, Alan L. Berger Chapter 1: A Medication on Hope, Elie Weisel Chapter 2: A Positive Jewish Theology of Christianity, Irving Greenberg Chapter 3: Vatican II, The Passion of the Christ, and the Future of Catholic-Jewish Dialogue, Alan L. Berger Chapter 4: Though the Messiah May Tarry: A Reflection on Redemption in Our Time, David Patterson Chapter 5: Speaking of the Middle East: Jews and Christians in Dialogue and Dispute, Amy-Jill Levine Chapter 6: Christian-Muslim-Jew: The Necessary Trialogue, James Carroll Chapter 7: What Have You Done? Wrestling with the Sixth Commandment, John K. Roth Chapter 8: Redeeming Sacred Texts from their Sacrilegious Uses, Mary C. Boys Chapter 9: The Catholic Church and the Holocaust: Toward an Honest Assessment, John T. Pawlikowski Chapter 10: Human Dignity and Jewish-Christian Relations, Donald J. Dietrich
