Juifs et chrétiens aux premiers siècles
identités, dialogues et dissidences
Dan Jaffé
771 pages | ~21 hrs
Juifs et chrétiens aux premiers siècles
identités, dialogues et dissidences
By Dan Jaffé
This comprehensive exploration delves into one of history's most pivotal religious transformations, examining the complex relationship between Jewish and Christian communities during their formative centuries. Drawing from an international assembly of leading scholars, this work addresses fundamental questions that shaped two major world faiths.
The book investigates the historical figure of Jesus and traces the development of early Judeo-Christian communities, while exploring how rabbinical authority emerged within Talmudic tradition. It examines the evolving criteria that defined Jewish and Christian identity, analyzing how concepts of messianism and martyrdom developed within each tradition.
Through careful analysis of ancient sources, readers encounter perspectives from Greek, Latin, and Syriac patristic literature regarding Judaism, alongside reciprocal Jewish textual responses to emerging Christianity. This scholarly approach reveals how these religious communities understood themselves and each other during five centuries of profound change.
The authors balance rigorous academic standards with accessibility, focusing on essential concepts rather than overwhelming detail. This methodology allows readers to grasp fundamental dynamics that influenced religious thought and practice across generations.
For those seeking to understand how major spiritual traditions evolved and interacted, this work offers valuable insights into the historical forces that shaped religious consciousness. The book demonstrates how examining ancient relationships between faiths can illuminate contemporary spiritual understanding and interfaith dialogue.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Church history
- ✓ Explore Judaism
- ✓ Explore History
- ✓ Explore Relations
- ✓ Explore Christianity
- ✓ Strengthen your faith journey
- ✓ Explore Christianity and other religions
- ✓ Explore Primitive and early church
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Details
- Published
- 2019
- Publisher
- Les éditions du Cerf
- ISBN-13
- 9782204113892
- ISBN-10
- 2204113891
- Pages
- 771
- Language
- EN
