Deep Calls to Deep
Transforming Conversations between Jews and Christians
Published on 28. April 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
368 pages
978-0-334-05512-9 (ISBN)
Description
Breaking new ground in Christian - Jewish dialogue Deep Calls to Deep uses a new paradigm, one which is marked by "experiential theology": a theology that addresses and emerges out of day to day lived experience of practising Christians and Jews.
The product of a unique four year dialogue process - designed, orchestrated and led by Rabbi Tony Bayfield - the book brings together a diverse array of important Christian and Jewish scholars to engage in conversation. Themes discussed include Modern Western culture; how Christians and Jews should live in a modern Western democracy; how Christians and Jews cope with their past; the legacy of our shared Scriptures; the question of religious absolutism; the meaning of respect; Christian particularism; and the land of Israel
The product of a unique four year dialogue process - designed, orchestrated and led by Rabbi Tony Bayfield - the book brings together a diverse array of important Christian and Jewish scholars to engage in conversation. Themes discussed include Modern Western culture; how Christians and Jews should live in a modern Western democracy; how Christians and Jews cope with their past; the legacy of our shared Scriptures; the question of religious absolutism; the meaning of respect; Christian particularism; and the land of Israel
Reviews / Votes
"This volume is a remarkable achievement. It is not just a collection of essays but the fruit of several years of inter-religious learning between a group of Christians and Jews. It shows how inter-religious dialogue in the contemporary world can actually develop and progress. The authors draw on the scriptures and traditions we have received in order to engage afresh with one another and with the cultural and political realities of the world we inhabit together. There is much wisdom in this book and I certainly commend it." -- HE Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster "This is a remarkable collection of essays that celebrates the coming together of two traditions, their walking together, and their shared discoveries on a common journey. Inspiring, challenging and thought-provoking, this is one of the wisest and most illuminating books on inter-religious dialogue to have emerged in recent years. This is a book to treasure, study and meditate upon. It has a richness and depth - rooted in authenticity and originality. I warmly commend these essays for individual and for group study, and for all those interested in how different faiths can walk, learn and live together." -- Martyn Percy, Dean, Christ Church, Oxford 'I can hardly remember a time in my adult life where the need for dialogue has seemed more important than it does today. We must discuss not only what unites us, but engage in meaningful conversation about what divides us as well. Honest, forthright engagement with the Other. Into this context Deep Calls to Deep: Transforming Conversations between Jews and Christians could not be more timely or prescient. Not only the content, but perhaps even more importantly the structure of this provoking work delivers a vision and model for how to enact dialogue between Christians and Jews." -- Rabbi Dr Deborah Kahn-HarrisMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
616 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-334-05512-9 (9780334055129)
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Person
Rabbi Tony Bayfield is Professor of Jewish Theology and Thought at Leo Baeck College, London. He is a former President of the Movement for Reform Judaism.
Content
A Dialogical Roadmap Tony Bayfield
1 The Third Dialogue Partner: How Do We Experience Modern Western Culture? 19
Liberating Individuals and Challenging Communities 21
Elli Tikvah Sarah
Time, Space and the Possibility of God 36
Stephen Roberts
Further Reflections 51
Tony Bayfield
2 How Should Christians and Jews Live in a Modern Western Democracy? 57
Inside Out or Outside In 59
Steve Williams
Democracy and Its (My) Jewish Discontents 72
Jeremy Gordon
Further Reflections 85
Tony Bayfield
3 How Do We Cope with Our Past? 91
Coming to Terms with the Past: Introduction 93
David Gillett and Michael Hilton
'The Jews' in John's Gospel 95
Michael Hilton
William of Norwich and Echoes through the Ages 103
David Gillett
Holocaust Memorial Day 119
Michael Hilton and David Gillett
Coming to Terms with the Past: Conclusion 128
David Gillett and Michael Hilton
Further Reflections 129
Tony Bayfield
4 The Legacy of Our Scriptures 135
Beyond the Wilderness: Transforming Our Readings of Jewish and Christian Scriptures 137
Alexandra Wright
Reading Together: Receiving the Legacies of Our Scriptures Today 153
David F. Ford
Further Reflections 167
Tony Bayfield
5 Religious Absolutism 173
Rethinking Revelation, Exclusivity, Dialogue and Mission 175
Alan Race
A Jewish Theology Embracing Difference 189
Debbie Young-Somers
Further Reflections 202
Tony Bayfield
6 What Does Respect between People of Faith Mean? 207
The Heart of How Things Ought to Be 209
Wendy Fidler
Negotiating the Complexities of You and Me 222
Joy Barrow
Further Reflections 237
Tony Bayfield
7 Christian Particularity 241
Incarnation and Trinity 243
Patrick Morrow
Friendship and Respect in the Face of Impenetrable Doctrine 264
Vivian Silverman
Morrow, Maimonides and Torah in Translation 270
Natan Levy
Response to Patrick Morrow: We Are the Louse in Your Fur 276
Michael Hilton and Victor Seedman
Further Reflections 286
Tony Bayfield
8 Jewish Particularism 291
Spying on Israel: Morality of a Promised Land 293
Natan Levy
Christians, Jews and the Land 308
Teresa Brittain
Further Reflections 320
Tony Bayfield
Concluding Thoughts
David F. Ford
1 The Third Dialogue Partner: How Do We Experience Modern Western Culture? 19
Liberating Individuals and Challenging Communities 21
Elli Tikvah Sarah
Time, Space and the Possibility of God 36
Stephen Roberts
Further Reflections 51
Tony Bayfield
2 How Should Christians and Jews Live in a Modern Western Democracy? 57
Inside Out or Outside In 59
Steve Williams
Democracy and Its (My) Jewish Discontents 72
Jeremy Gordon
Further Reflections 85
Tony Bayfield
3 How Do We Cope with Our Past? 91
Coming to Terms with the Past: Introduction 93
David Gillett and Michael Hilton
'The Jews' in John's Gospel 95
Michael Hilton
William of Norwich and Echoes through the Ages 103
David Gillett
Holocaust Memorial Day 119
Michael Hilton and David Gillett
Coming to Terms with the Past: Conclusion 128
David Gillett and Michael Hilton
Further Reflections 129
Tony Bayfield
4 The Legacy of Our Scriptures 135
Beyond the Wilderness: Transforming Our Readings of Jewish and Christian Scriptures 137
Alexandra Wright
Reading Together: Receiving the Legacies of Our Scriptures Today 153
David F. Ford
Further Reflections 167
Tony Bayfield
5 Religious Absolutism 173
Rethinking Revelation, Exclusivity, Dialogue and Mission 175
Alan Race
A Jewish Theology Embracing Difference 189
Debbie Young-Somers
Further Reflections 202
Tony Bayfield
6 What Does Respect between People of Faith Mean? 207
The Heart of How Things Ought to Be 209
Wendy Fidler
Negotiating the Complexities of You and Me 222
Joy Barrow
Further Reflections 237
Tony Bayfield
7 Christian Particularity 241
Incarnation and Trinity 243
Patrick Morrow
Friendship and Respect in the Face of Impenetrable Doctrine 264
Vivian Silverman
Morrow, Maimonides and Torah in Translation 270
Natan Levy
Response to Patrick Morrow: We Are the Louse in Your Fur 276
Michael Hilton and Victor Seedman
Further Reflections 286
Tony Bayfield
8 Jewish Particularism 291
Spying on Israel: Morality of a Promised Land 293
Natan Levy
Christians, Jews and the Land 308
Teresa Brittain
Further Reflections 320
Tony Bayfield
Concluding Thoughts
David F. Ford