Elonei Mamre

doi:10.5771/9781978713994

Elonei Mamre

The Encounter of Judaism and Orthodox Christianity

1. Edition 2022

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ISBN print: 978-1-9787-1398-7
ISBN online: 978-1-9787-1399-4
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Abstract

How can finite minds approach an infinite and ultimately unknowable God? Is it true that Christianity is a religion of love and Judaism a religion of law? Can a Jew accept the Orthodox Christian veneration of holy images? How much do Jews and Orthodox Christians have in common when they worship God? What can be done about Christian prayers that Jews find offensive? How much responsibility do Christians carry for antisemitism? These and other questions are addressed in this book which is intended as a major contribution to encounters between Judaism and Orthodox Christianity. In seventeen chapters, expert theologians and historians examine central issues of common concern relating to theology and worship as well as to the vexed historical question of anti-Semitism. The focus is on dialogue and deepened knowledge, as the contributors dispel widely-held misconceptions and identify a good deal of common ground.

Schlagworte

blood libel anti-semitism jewish–christian liturgy jewish–christian spirituality jewish–christian theology law and love religious images

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i–xviii Preface i–xviii
- Contents
- Introduction
1–12 Mysticism in the Orthodox Christian Tradition 1–12
13–22 The God Who Can and Cannot be Said 13–22
23–32 The Unity of God 23–32
33–44 Law and Love in Judaism 33–44
45–54 Love 45–54
55–64 The Christian Church as the New Israel 55–64
65–76 The Journey to Oneself 65–76
77–88 Idolatry, Veneration of Icons and Worshiping God in Orthodox Christianity 77–88
89–98 Iconic Theology in Classical Rabbinic Literature and Orthodox Christianity 89–98
99–104 The Concept of Tradition in Orthodox Worship 99–104
105–116 Tradition and Innovation in Contemporary Jewish Worship 105–116
117–128 The Jewish Year 117–128
129–134 The Psalms in Orthodox Christian Worship 129–134
135–146 Are there Christian Cultural Elements in Jewish Practice? 135–146
147–160 Anti-Judaism and Orthodox Liturgy 147–160
161–172 The Blood Libel in the Russian Orthodox Tradition 161–172
173–184 Jewish Responses to the Blood Libel in Countries with Historic‌‌‌‌‌‌‌ Orthodox Christian Trad 173–184
185–186 Index 185–186
187–188 About the Editors and Contributors 187–188

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