Covenant and Hope: Christian and Jewish Reflections
A robust exploration of highly charged and frequently controversial themes -- covenant, mission, Messiah, and more -- that challenge both Jews and Christians. . . . The authors go far beyond the platitudes of superficial 'dialogue' to plumb the depths of their own faith commitments. Readers will be enlightened and enriched.-- Rabbi James Rudinauthor ofCushing, Spellman, O'Connor: The Surprising Story of How Three American Cardinals Transformed Catholic-Jewish Relations"These excellent essays at once reflect and move forward the central agenda of the Jewish-Christian dialogue. The contributors, among the best in the field, engage the core issues that unite and divide Christians and Jews, affirming the possibility -- indeed necessity -- of joint Jewish-Christian witness to humanity on the levels of both faith and social action. A must-read for anyone interested in the ancient relationship between Judaism and Christianity -- and in their shared vision of hope for our mutual future."-- Eugene J. FisherSaint Leo University"A fine overview of central theological issues in the Christian-Jewish relationship.Covenant and Hopeexposes the reader to both liberal and conservative theological perspectives and provides an excellent starting point for further research and classroom discussion."-- John T. PawlikowskiCatholic-Jewish Studies Program, Catholic Theological Union"This bountiful volume of independent and cross-pollinating essays offers a tour d 'horizon of the state of Christian-Jewish dialogue and touches upon nearly all of the heady critical issues of interfaith conversation. Scholars, theologians, clergy, interfaith dialogue participants, and all who marvel at the transformation of the Christian-Jewish relationship will gain new insights from each of the contributors."-- Rabbi Noam E. MaransInterreligious and Intergroup Relations, American Jewish Committee"Always profound and often provocative, these essays testify to the potential for Jews and Christians to think creatively together."-- Rabbi David SandmelCatholic Theological Union, Chicago