A Dictionary of Jewish-Christian Relations

This pioneering work explores the many-faceted relationship between Judaism and Christianity through the centuries.

Edward Kessler (Edited by), Neil Wenborn (Edited by)

9780521826921, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 8 December 2005

538 pages
24.4 x 17 x 3 cm, 1.215 kg

'His book is very readable, easy to follow and shows Kessler the educator at his best. No person working in interfaith relations should be without a copy, and certainly priests and ministers working in areas with a significant Jewish proportions should consider this as key reading and a reference text.' Church of England Newspaper

An A to Z companion to 2,000 years of encounter between Judaism and Christianity, A Dictionary of Jewish-Christian Relations is a pioneering work which explores and defines the many factors which characterise the historic and ongoing relationship between the two traditions. From Aaron to Zionism, the editors have brought together over 700 entries - including events, institutions, movements, people, places and publications - contributed by more than 100 internationally renowned scholars. The Dictionary offers a focus for the study and understanding of Jewish-Christian relations internationally, both within and between Judaism and Christianity. It provides a comprehensive single reference to a subject which touches on numerous areas of study.

Preface
The structure of the book
A-Z dictionary
Bibliography.

Subject Areas: Judaism [HRJ], Christian theology [HRCM], History of religion [HRAX], General & world history [HBG]