Wwe Jews and Jesus. Exploring Theological Differences for Mutual Understanding

Sandmel, Samuel

ISBN 10: 1594732086 / ISBN 13: 9781594732089

Published by Jewish Lights Publishing 2006, 2006

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163 p. Paperback, in good condition. Seller Inventory # 98015

Bibliographic Details

Title: Wwe Jews and Jesus. Exploring Theological ...

Publisher: Jewish Lights Publishing 2006

Publication Date: 2006

Binding: Soft cover

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Synopsis:

An important contribution to the welcome growth of
religious understanding and cooperation between Jews and Christians.

Filled with warm sympathy for Christianity but also with sturdy intellectual honesty and loyalty to Judaism, this classic work continues to clearly and forcefully guide both Christians and Jews in timely, relevant discussion of the relationships between their faiths. Examining the Jewish views on Jesus throughout history and today, Rabbi Samuel Sandmel introduces the perspective of a rabbi of the liberal wing of Judaism, and presents the scholarship of the last century and a half as pursued by both Christians and Jews.

Without prejudice but admittedly partisan, this book explains why Jesus is of cultural and historical interest to Jews, though not of direct religious interest. It drives home one of the most important lessons of our time―that Christians and Jews can be worlds apart theologically, but also very close in mutual understanding and in cooperation toward desirable human goals.

About the Authors:

Rabbi Samuel Sandmel was professor of Bible and Hellenistic literature at Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion, and was author of many highly regarded books in the field of Jewish and Bible studies.

Rabbi David Sandmel is the son of Samuel Sandmel and professor of Jewish studies at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. He is also the rabbi of KAM Isaiah Israel Congregation.