| We Jews and Jesus: Exploring Theological Differences for Mutual Understanding Contributor(s): Sandmel, Samuel (Author), Sandmel, David (Preface by) |
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ISBN: 1594732086 ISBN-13: 9781594732089 Publisher: Skylight Paths Publishing OUR PRICE: $15.29 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2006 Annotation: A Jewish Lights classic reprint. Written in a non-technical way for the layperson, this candid and forthright look at the what and why of the Jewish attitude toward Jesus is a clear and forceful exposition that guides both Christians and Jews in timely and relevant discussion and action. Examining the Jewish perspective throughout history and today, Sandmel introduces fresh discussion on the subject from the standpoint 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. Filled with warm sympathy for Christianity but at the same time with sturdy intellectual honesty and loyalty to Judaism, it explains why Jesus is of cultural and historical interest to Jews, though not of direct religious interest. Without prejudice but admittedly partisan, this book drives home one of the most important lessons of our time?that Christians and Jews can be worlds apart theologically but yet very close in mutual understanding and in cooperation toward desirable human goals. Previously published by Oxford University Press, 1965. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Judaism - General - Religion | Christian Theology - Christology |
| Dewey: 232 |
| LCCN: 2006019326 |
| Physical Information: 0.52" H x 6.04" W x 9" (0.64 lbs) 164 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Jewish - Religious Orientation - Christian |
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| Publisher Description: An important contribution to the welcome growth of 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Sandmel, Samuel: - 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. Sandmel, David: -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. |
