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Augustine And The Jews: A Christian Defense Of Jews And Judaism
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Now In Paperback With A New Postscript, This Updated Edition Of Paula Fredriksens Critically Acclaimed Augustine And The Jews Traces The Social And Intellectual Forces That Led To The Development Of Christian Antijudaism And Shows How And Why Augustine Challenged This Tradition.Drawing Us Into The Life, Times, And Thought Of Augustine Of Hippo (396430), Fredriksen Focuses On The Period Of Astounding Creativity That Led To His New Understanding Of Paul And To His Great Classic, The Confessions. She Shows How Augustines Struggle To Read The Bible Led Him To A New Theological Vision, One That Countered The Antijudaism Not Only Of His Manichaean Opponents But Also Of His Own Church. The Christian Empire, Augustine Held, Was Right To Ban Paganism And To Coerce Heretics. But The Source Of Ancient Jewish Scripture And Current Jewish Practice, He Argued, Was The Very Same As That Of The New Testament And Of The Churchnamely, God Himself. Accordingly, He Urged, Jews Were To Be Left Alone. Conceived As A Vividly Original Way To Defend Christian Ideas About Jesus And About The Old Testament, Augustines Theological Innovation Survived The Collapse Of The Western Roman Empire, And It Ultimately Served To Protect Jewish Lives Against The Brutality Of Medieval Crusades.Augustine And The Jews Sheds New Light On The Origins Of Christian Antisemitism And, Through Augustine, Opens A Path Toward Better Understanding Between Two Of The Worlds Great Religions.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Augustine and the Jews'? A: The main theme of 'Augustine and the Jews' is the exploration of Augustine's challenge to the tradition of Christian anti-Judaism, highlighting his theological innovations that aimed to reconcile Christian beliefs with the understanding of Jewish scripture.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Augustine and the Jews'? A: 'Augustine and the Jews' is authored by Paula Fredriksen, a noted scholar in religious studies.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on October 12, 2010.
- Q: What format is 'Augustine and the Jews' available in? A: This book is available in paperback format.
- Q: How many pages does 'Augustine and the Jews' contain? A: 'Augustine and the Jews' contains a total of 528 pages.
- Q: Is 'Augustine and the Jews' a new or used book? A: The condition of 'Augustine and the Jews' is listed as new.
- Q: What significant topics are covered in 'Augustine and the Jews'? A: The book covers significant topics such as Augustine's life and thought, the origins of Christian anti-Semitism, and the relationship between Christianity and Judaism.
- Q: Does 'Augustine and the Jews' include any additional materials? A: Yes, this updated edition includes a new postscript that provides further insights into the subject matter.
- Q: What audience is 'Augustine and the Jews' intended for? A: 'Augustine and the Jews' is intended for readers interested in religious studies, theology, and the historical relationship between Christianity and Judaism.
- Q: How does 'Augustine and the Jews' contribute to understanding Christian-Jewish relations? A: The book offers a new perspective on historical Christian attitudes towards Jews and emphasizes Augustine's role in potentially fostering better understanding between the two faiths.