A Theology of the Jewish-Christian Reality: Discerning the way
A Theology of the Jewish-Christian Reality: Discerning the way

Author: Paul Matthews Van Buren

Publisher:

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13:

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This is the first, and most referred to, Christian systemic theology to make clear for the Church the relevance of the continuing existence of the Jewish people to every aspect of its theolgy. The three volumes set out to correct a major and central deficiency in the field: that the continuing existence of Israel, the people of God and the people of Jesus, whose ancestors produced by far the largest part of the Church's Bible, and who have lived by the covenant of those Scriptures through the ages, has been either ignored or treated negatively. A Theology of the Jewish-Christian Reality continues to stimulate fresh thinking about the foundations for responsible theological reflection. This opening volume explores the implications of the Church's own confession that the God it worships is the God of Israel. Just this truth, it is argued, is expressed in the Church's doctrine of the Trinity, and it grounds the further reflections on the Church's identity, on the Bible, on revelation and on redemption. Originally published in 1983 by Harper and Row Publishers.

A Theology of the Jewish-Christian Reality
A Theology of the Jewish-Christian Reality

Author: Paul Matthews Van Buren

Publisher: University Press of America

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 9780819199706

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This is the first, and most referred to, Christian systemic theology to make clear for the Church the relevance of the continuing existence of the Jewish people to every aspect of its theology. The three volumes set out to correct a major and central deficiency in the field: that the continuing existence of Israel, the people of God and the people of Jesus, whose ancestors produced by far the largest part of the Church's Bible, and who have lived by the covenant of those Scriptures through the ages, has been either ignored or treated negatively. A Theology of the Jewish-Christian Reality continues to stimulate fresh thinking about the foundations for responsible theological reflection. This second volume makes an original contribution to the Church's theology by drawing on the insights and discoveries of Jewish thought and life. Van Buren argues that God's election of the Jewish people as his witnesses remains in force and calls the Church to listen to that witness. ^IOriginally published in 1983 by Harper and Row Publishers.

A Theology Primer
A Theology Primer

Author: Robert Cummings Neville

Publisher: State University of New York Press

Published: 1991-10-02

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 9781438414607

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An Introduction to Jewish-Christian Relations
An Introduction to Jewish-Christian Relations

Author: Edward Kessler

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2010-02-18

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 1139487302

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Relations between Christians and Jews over the past two thousand years have been characterised to a great extent by mutual distrust and by Christian discrimination and violence against Jews. In recent decades, however, a new spirit of dialogue has been emerging, beginning with an awakening among Christians of the Jewish origins of Christianity, and encouraging scholars of both traditions to work together. An Introduction to Jewish-Christian Relations sheds fresh light on this ongoing interfaith encounter, exploring key writings and themes in Jewish-Christian history, from the Jewish context of the New Testament to major events of modern times, including the rise of ecumenism, the horrors of the Holocaust, and the creation of the state of Israel. This accessible theological and historical study also touches on numerous related areas such as Jewish and interfaith studies, philosophy, sociology, cultural studies, international relations and the political sciences.

Irreconcilable Differences? A Learning Resource For Jews And Christians
Irreconcilable Differences? A Learning Resource For Jews And Christians

Author: David Sandmel

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2018-03-08

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 042997924X

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Written by Jewish and Christian educators for use by college and adult learners, this volume explores eight basic questions that lie at the core of both traditions and that can serve as a bridge for understanding. Among the questions are: Do Jews and Christians worship the same God? Do Jews and Christians read the Bible the same way? What is the place of the land of Israel for Jews and Christians? Are the irreconcilable differences between Christians and Jews a blessing, a curse, or both? Each chapter includes discussion questions.

The Twentieth Century
The Twentieth Century

Author: Gregory Baum

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 1999-11-11

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 0567484882

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"Many of the essays are well worth reading, particularly for those with interests in recent historical theology, church history and the sociology of religion." -- Oliver D. Crisp, Themelios 26.1 (Autumn 2001)

Theologies of Creation
Theologies of Creation

Author: Thomas Jay Oord

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-10-02

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13: 1134659490

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Humans have long wondered about the origin of the universe. And such questions are especially alive today as physicists offer metaphysical theories to account for the emergence of creation. Theists have attributed the universe’s origin to divine activity, and many have said God created something from absolute nothingness. The venerable doctrine of creatio ex nihilo especially emphasizes God’s initial creating activity. Some contributors to this book explore new reasons creatio ex nihilo should continue to be embraced today. But other contributors question the viability of creation from nothing and offer alternative initial creation options in its place. These new alternatives explore a variety of options in light of recent scientific work, new biblical scholarship, and both new and old theological traditions.

Postmissionary Messianic Judaism
Postmissionary Messianic Judaism

Author: Mark S. Kinzer

Publisher: Baker Books

Published: 2005-11-01

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 1441239103

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In recent years, a new form of Messianic Judaism has emerged that has the potential to serve as a bridge between Jews and Christians. Giving voice to this movement, Mark Kinzer makes a case for nonsupersessionist Christianity. He argues that the election of Israel is irrevocable, that Messianic Jews should honor the covenantal obligations of Israel, and that rabbinic Judaism should be viewed as a movement employed by God to preserve the distinctive calling of the Jewish people. Though this book will be of interest to Jewish readers, it is written primarily for Christians who recognize the need for a constructive relationship to the Jewish people that neither denies the role of Jesus the Messiah nor diminishes the importance of God's covenant with the Jews.

Judaism Does Not Equal Israel
Judaism Does Not Equal Israel

Author: Marc H. Ellis

Publisher: The New Press

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 1595584250

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While many non-Jews from Desmond Tutu to Jimmy Carter have advocated a single state of Israel, and Israel itself continues to aggressively defend its borders, very few practising Jews have publicly supported this position. Marc Ellis, director of the Jewish Studies Center at Baylor University, here offers a courageous argument for progressive Jews to reconcile their religious beliefs with a progressive political stance and makes a convincing case for a secular, one-state solution in which Israelis and Palestinians can live together peacefully.