Faith Transformed: Christian Encounters with Jews and Judaism

Book Description
Traditionally, Christian churches have taught that the validity of Judaism came to an end with the emergence of Christianity. But in the last half-century, many Christians have repudiated this teaching and have affirmed the abiding validity of Judaism. Consequently, they have had to reevaluate Christian self-understanding in relation to Judaism. In Faith Transformed, Christian scholars who have been at the forefront of Christian-Jewish relations share how their encounters with Jews and Judaism have transformed their understanding and practice of Christianity. They reveal how their Christian faith has been profoundly enriched by drawing inspiration from the Jewish tradition.

Essays and their contributors are "What I Have Learned About Christian Faith from Jews and Judaism," by Walter Harrelson; "Growing Into a Daring and Questioning Faith," by Alice L. Eckardt; "Encountering Anew the Living God—in a Living People," by Eva Fleischner; "Theirs Are the Promises," by Franklin Sherman; "Replacing Barriers with Bridges," by Norman A. Beck; "Blessed Chutzpah, Blessed Questions, Blessed Chaverim," by Clark M. Williamson; "Drawing from Jewish Wellsprings," by John T. Pawlikowski, O.S.M.; "Enriching Christian Life Through Encounter with Judaism," by Eugene J. Fisher; "The Path to a Journey," by Michael McGarry, C.S.P.; "The Road Is Made By Walking," by Mary C. Boys, S.N.J.M.; and "Faith Transformed by Study and Friendship," by John C. Merkle.