Structure of Religion

Judaism and Christianity

Häftad, Engelska, 2005

Av William J. Leffler, II, Paul H. Jones, II Leffler, William J., II William J. Leffler

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The Structure of Religion: Judaism and Christianity presents a unique approach to understand each religion within its own context by addressing the differences in the ways in which each manifests itself in the world. Because it is frequently the differences in attitudes and behaviors, and not just beliefs, that constitute the major stumbling blocks to improved Jewish-Christian relations today, this book seeks to enhance respect for and appreciation of the other by utilizing a structural approach to both religions.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2005-12-14
Mått163 x 228 x 12 mm
Vikt195 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor126
FörlagUniversity Press of America
ISBN9780761833154

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William J. Leffler, II was ordained a rabbi at the Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati and was formerly rabbi of Temple Beth Jacob in Concord, New Hampshire, and Temple Adath Israel in Lexington, Kentucky. He is currently a financial planner. Paul H. Jones is Professor of Religion at Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky. Professor Jones holds a Ph.D. in Historical Theology from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee.

Chapter 1 AcknowledgementsChapter 2 IntroductionChapter 3 Part I: The Structure: Two Christian Myths About Judaism; The Structure of Judaism and Christianity; Differences between Judaism and Christies; Conversion; The State of Israel; The Role of God in the StructureChapter 4 Part II: Discussion Questions: A Jewish Response to Questions Christians Ask Jews; A Christina Response to Questions Jews Ask ChristiansChapter 5 Suggestions for Further ReadingChapter 6 Index

The Structure of Religion is an ideal text for courses in comparative religion. The authors present the historical and theological material in a way that is clear and concise, yet very readable. They explore accurately and in depth the complex issue of the simultaneous closeness AND differences between these two major religions, revealing the common threads but not glossing over major, and sometimes unresolved, differences.