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Jewish Christianity: The Making of the ChristianityJudaism Divide (The Anchor Yale Bible Reference Library),Used
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A fresh exploration of the category Jewish Christianity, from its invention in the Enlightenment to contemporary debatesFor hundreds of years, historians have been asking fundamental questions about the separation of Christianity from Judaism in antiquity. Matt JacksonMcCabe argues provocatively that the concept Jewish Christianity, which has been central to scholarly reconstructions, represents an enduring legacy of Christian apologetics. Freethinkers of the English Enlightenment created this category as a means of isolating a distinctly Christian religion from what otherwise appeared to be the Jewish culture of Jesus and the apostles.Tracing the development of this patently modern concept of a Jewish Christianity from its origins to early twentyfirstcentury scholarship, JacksonMcCabe shows how a category that began as a way to reimagine the apologetic notion of an authoritative original Christianity continues to cause problems in the contemporary study of Jewish and Christian antiquity. He draws on promising new approaches to Christianity and Judaism as socially constructed terms of identity to argue that historians would do better to leave the concept of Jewish Christianity behind.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Jewish Christianity: The Making of the Christianity-Judaism Divide'? A: This book explores the concept of Jewish Christianity, examining its historical development from the Enlightenment to contemporary debates about the divide between Christianity and Judaism.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Matt Jackson-McCabe, a scholar who provides a fresh analysis of the relationship between Judaism and Christianity.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on June 23, 2020.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: The book is available in hardcover format.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: This book contains 328 pages.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This is the first edition of 'Jewish Christianity: The Making of the Christianity-Judaism Divide'.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is suitable for academic study as it provides in-depth analysis and is relevant to scholars in the fields of religious studies, history, and theology.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the historical construction of Jewish Christianity, the apologetic origins of the term, and its implications for modern scholarship on Jewish and Christian identities.
- Q: Does this book include references or a bibliography? A: Yes, the book includes references and a bibliography to support the scholarly analysis presented.
- Q: Can this book be used as a resource for understanding the historical context of Christianity and Judaism? A: Yes, the book offers valuable insights into the historical context of Christianity and Judaism and can serve as a resource for understanding their complex relationship.