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Judaism: Between Yesterday and Tomorrow

Hans Küng

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

Book Details

  • Publisher: Continuum
  • Publish Date: Apr 1st, 1995
  • Pages: 782
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.22in - 6.08in - 1.47in - 2.38lb
  • EAN: 9780826408198
  • Categories: Judaism - General

About the Author

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).

Praise for this book

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 "