Another reformation
Book Description
In this groundbreaking theological exploration, Jewish scholar Peter Ochs reveals a transformative movement within contemporary Christian thought that challenges centuries of traditional doctrine. Rather than accepting the long-held belief that Christianity replaced Judaism in God's covenant, Ochs demonstrates how leading postliberal theologians are forging a new path forward.
Drawing from the work of influential thinkers including George Lindbeck, Robert Jenson, Stanley Hauerwas, John Howard Yoder, Daniel Hardy, and David Ford, Ochs illuminates how these scholars maintain that God's love for Christ and the church exists alongside, rather than instead of, His enduring love for Israel and the Jewish people. This theological shift opens unprecedented possibilities for understanding divine relationship and covenant.
The book offers readers both a comprehensive examination of postliberal Christian theology across the United States and United Kingdom, and a rare opportunity to witness authentic Jewish-Christian theological dialogue in action. Ochs approaches this sensitive territory with scholarly rigor and genuine openness, creating space for mutual understanding between faith traditions that have often stood in tension.
For those seeking deeper insight into interfaith relations, covenant theology, or the evolution of Christian doctrine, this work provides essential perspective on how ancient faiths can honor their distinct identities while discovering common ground. Ochs invites readers into a conversation that could reshape how we understand God's relationship with different religious communities.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~8 hours)
📄 Length: 278 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Continuity of the church
- ✓ Explore Judaism
- ✓ Explore Relations
- ✓ Explore History of doctrines
- ✓ Explore Christentum
- ✓ Explore Christianity
- ✓ Explore Israel (Christian theology)
- ✓ Explore Postmoderne Theologie
