Faith transformed : Christian encounters with Jews and Judaism / edited by John C. Merkle ; essays by Walter Harrelson ... [and others] ; afterword by Irvin J. Borowsky.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Merkle, John C.

Harrelson, Walter J.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Christianity and other religions--Judaism.

Christianity and other religions.

Judaism.

Judaism--Relations--Christianity.

Relations.

Christianity.

Physical Description:

xii, 216 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Collegeville, Minn. : Liturgical Press, [2003]

Summary:

Traditionally, Christian churches have taught that the validity of Judaism came to an end with the emergence of Christianity. But in the last half-century, many Christians have revoked this teaching and have affirmed the abiding validity of Judaism. Consequently, they have had to reevaluate Christian self-understanding in relation to Judaism. In Faith Transformed, Christian scholars who have been at the forefront of Christian-Jewish relations share how their encounters with Jews and Judaism have transformed their understanding and practice of Christianity. They reveal how their Christian faith has been profoundly enriched by drawing their inspiration from the Jewish tradition.

Contents:

1 What I Have Learned about Christian Faith from Jews and Judaism / Walter Harrelson 1

2 Growing into a Daring and Questioning Faith / Alice L. Eckardt 17

3 Encountering Anew the Living God

in a Living People / Eva Fleischner 37

4 Steps Along the Way / Franklin Sherman 51

5 Replacing Barriers with Bridges / Norman A. Beck 71

6 Blessed Chutzpah, Blessed Questions, Blessed Chaverim / Clark M. Williamson 90

7 Drawing from Jewish Wellsprings / John T. Pawlikowski, O.S.M. 110

8 Enriching Christian Life Through Encounter with Judaism / Eugene J. Fisher 130

9 The Path to a Journey / Michael B. McGarry, C.S.P. 144

10 The Road Is Made by Walking / Mary C. Boys, S.N.J.M. 162

11 Faith Transformed by Study and Friendship / John C. Merkle 182

12 A Sacred Obligation: Rethinking Christian Faith in Relation to Judaism and the Jewish People / Christian Scholars Group on Christian-Jewish Relations 202.

Notes:

"A Michael Glazier book."

"Published in cooperation with The American Interfaith Institute."

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0814651178

OCLC:

51476919