Christians & Jews--Faith to Faith: Tragic History, Promising Present, Fragile Future Contributor(s): Rudin, James (Author) |
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ISBN: 1580234321 ISBN-13: 9781580234320 Publisher: Jewish Lights Publishing OUR PRICE: $26.09 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2010 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Religion | Judaism - General - Religion | Christianity - General |
Dewey: 296.396 |
LCCN: 2010033375 |
Physical Information: 0.98" H x 6.34" W x 9.18" (1.16 lbs) 290 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - Jewish - Religious Orientation - Christian |
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Publisher Description: In time for Pope Francis's new initiatives. We now have the potential to end two thousand years of hostility--will we succeed? New in paperback With keen wisdom and a masterful understanding of history, Rabbi James Rudin, an acclaimed authority in the field of Jewish-Christian relations, provides the context necessary for Christians and Jews to recognize the critical challenges posed by the past--and the future--of their two religions. Spanning twenty centuries of controversy, horror and promise, Rudin's narrative examines:
It includes proven approaches for successful interreligious dialogues, including tips on session organization, project ideas and a discussion guide to enhance Christians' and Jews' knowledge of each other. |
Contributor Bio(s): Rudin, James: - Rabbi James Rudin, an international leader in interreligious relations, was a member of the American Jewish Committee's (AJC) professional staff for thirty-two years, where he served as interreligious affairs director. He is currently the AJC's senior interreligious adviser. Rabbi Rudin participated in eleven meetings with Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI. He is a prolific author and a columnist for the Religion News Service, a syndicate of Newhouse Newspaper, and has published articles in the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, the Christian Century, National Catholic Reporter and Christianity Today. Among his books is Israel for Christians: Understanding Modern Israel. Rabbi Rudin is a frequent guest on television and radio programs. Rabbi James Rudin is available to speak on the following topics: Christians and Jews: The Unfinished Agenda |