For the sake of heaven and earth
Subtitle: the new encounter between Judaism and Christianity
By: Irving Greenberg.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Jewish Publication Society
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Philadelphia
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 274
ISBN-13: 9780827608078
Subjects: Judaism -- Relations -- Christianity -- 1945-; Christianity and other religions -- Judaism -- 1945-; Covenants -- Religious aspects -- Judaism.
Description: "A pioneer in the area of pluralism and Interfaith relations. Rabbi Irving Greenberg has spent a lifetime working to overcome the history of hostility between Judaism and Christianity. This book is studded with ideas which challenge believers on both sides to grow in good faith. In sum, this book is a call for Christians and Jews to work closely together in their evolving partnership with God."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: On the road to a new encounter between Judaism and Christianity: a personal journey; title: Covenantal partners in a postmodern world; title: The new encounter of Judaism and Christianity; title: New revelations and new patterns; title: Toward an organic model of the relationship; title: The respective roles of the two faiths in the strategy of redemption; title: Covenantal pluralism; title: Pluralism and partnership; title: Covenants of redemption.