Language:
English
Year of publication:
2022
Titel der Quelle:
The Oxford Handbook of Mission Studies
Angaben zur Quelle:
(2022) 548-566
Keywords:
Catholic Church Relations
;
Judaism
;
Missions to Jews History
;
Christianity and antisemitism History
;
Protestant churches Relations
;
Judaism
Abstract:
The issue of mission is problematic in Jewish–Christian relations and the church has no clear consensus. There tend to be three positions: first, those who seek the conversion of all Jews because there is no exemption from the need for salvation in Christ; second, those who witness to faith in Christ, without targeting Jews specifically, and believe in sharing the Christian faith with all people; and third, those who have no conversionary outlook towards Jews, where mission is understood as joint witness in an unredeemed world. In recent decades, Christian mission to Jews (in terms of seeking converts) has declined significantly, partly because of a growing awareness of an intricate but traumatic history, and partly the recognition of a unique, intimate, and familial relationship between Judaism and Christianity which opens up numerous possibilities for each, not least working together to bring the Kingdom of God on earth.
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