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Overview
Jewish and Christian Doctrines: The Classics Compared presents a concise and lucid introduction to the foundations of Judaism and Christianity. The authors explore key documents of Judaism and Christianity to elucidate and illuminate the doctrinal issues, which the documents raise, and to examine the similarities and differences between the two faiths.Synopsis
Introduces foundations of Judaism and Christianity, exploring key documents of both faiths to illuminate doctrinal issues and to examine similarities and differences between the two religions. Reads the New Testament in the same way principal writings of Judaism are read, and addresses the issue of authority governing the mediation of Scripture and its revelation to Christianity and Judaism. The authors are a rabbi and an Episcopalian priest. Neusner teaches religious studies at the University of South Florida and religion at Bard College. Chilton teaches religion at Bard College. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR