Judaism: Between Yesterday and Tomorrow: 1

Judaism: Between Yesterday and Tomorrow: 1

by Hans Kung (Author)

Synopsis

Swiss-German theologian Kung planned this massive synthesis of Christian history and systematic theology as a sequel to his On Being Christian (1976) and as a companion to Judaism (Crossroad, 1992). Ever the Catholic Church's faithful critic, Kung displays a dazzling breadth of scholarship. Professor of ecumenical theology at the University of Tubingen, he bases his approach on five historical paradigm shifts: Jewish apocalyptic Christianity, early church ecumenism, the Roman system in the medieval papal church, the Reformation, and modern democracy. He notes dominant influences in each, presenting his convictions on the essence of Christianity and moving toward a polycentrism where Orthodox, Catholic, and evangelical traditions are not mutually exclusive. Over 30 diagrams and many stimulating questions for the future sidebars are included. Not all readers will accept the views of this Vatican II peritus (nor did the Vatican in 1973). But the work is a remarkable achievement for a church always in need of reform and reformers. Recommended for all theology collections.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 782
Publisher: Continnuum
Published: 01 Apr 1995

ISBN 10: 0826408192
ISBN 13: 9780826408198

Media Reviews
Praise for Judaism: A stunning achievement. --The Expository Times An invaluable reference work. --Interpretation One of the most serious and learned encounters with Judaism by a non-Jewish scholar and thinker in our time. --Shofar--, Expository Times
Praise for Judaism: A stunning achievement. The Expository Times An invaluable reference work. Interpretation One of the most serious and learned encounters with Judaism by a non-Jewish scholar and thinker in our time. Shofar--Sanford Lakoff Expository Times
Author Bio
Hans Kung is Emeritus Professor of Ecumenical Theology at the University of Tubingen and President of the Global Ethic Foundation. He is the author of numerous best selling books including On Being a Christian (Harper Collins).