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Christian-Jewish Relations: Theological Issues, Lawrence E. Frizzell D.Phil.
Christian-Jewish Relations: Theological Issues, Lawrence E. Frizzell D.Phil.
Reverend Lawrence E. Frizzell, S.T.L., S.S.L., D.Phil.
The major disagreements between Jews and traditional Christians (i.e. those who accept the canon of the New Testament and the theological decisions of the first seven ecumenical Councils) focus on the mystery of God and the person of the Messiah. The antithetical approaches to the questions of three persons in one God and the person of the Messiah, believed by Christians to be Jesus of Nazareth, true God and true man, will not be set aside; however, clarification of the Catholic understanding regarding the Jewish stance can remove generalized accusations of blindness and/or malice. This article examine the key passages …
Jew And Christian In The New Testament, Lawrence E. Frizzell D.Phil.
Jew And Christian In The New Testament, Lawrence E. Frizzell D.Phil.
Reverend Lawrence E. Frizzell, S.T.L., S.S.L., D.Phil.
In general, anti-Jewish bias in the Christian community does not go back to the New Testament (NT) itself (since its authors were Jews) but arises shortly afterward through misreadings of ambiguous passages written by these Jews. What often passes for anti-Jewish sentiment in the NT is excerpted from a dispute within the Jewish community as to what it means to be a good Jew. When cited later by non-Jews, Paul's and John's passionate wording leant itself easily to anti-Jewish interpretation.
The issues in Jewish-Christian relations from 30-100 CE are complex for several reasons. This article sketches certain aspects of these …
Paul The Pharisee, Lawrence E. Frizzell D.Phil.
Paul The Pharisee, Lawrence E. Frizzell D.Phil.
Reverend Lawrence E. Frizzell, S.T.L., S.S.L., D.Phil.
This study reviews the statements by and about St. Paul concerning his origins, evidence of his attitude toward prayer, his interpretation of the Hebrew Bible and the thrust of his teaching concerning the moral order. The copyright is held by Peter Lang. Learn more about Jewish-Christian Encounters over the Centuries: Symbiosis, Prejudice, Holocaust, Dialogue at http://bit.ly/15yUs2K.
Peacemaking In The New Testament Period, Lawrence E. Frizzell D.Phil.
Peacemaking In The New Testament Period, Lawrence E. Frizzell D.Phil.
Reverend Lawrence E. Frizzell, S.T.L., S.S.L., D.Phil.
This essay sketches the priciples that the major movements (Sadducees, Pharisees and Essenes) among the Jewish people in the Holy Land developed for maintaining fidelity to God and love of neighbor.