Language:
German
Year of publication:
2013
Titel der Quelle:
Kirche und Israel; Neukirchener theologische Zeitschrift
Angaben zur Quelle:
28,1 (2013) 25-37
Keywords:
Jesus
;
Ateek, Naim Stifan,
;
Arab-Israeli conflict
;
Christianity and antisemitism History 1945-
Abstract:
Approaches the so-called Palestinian Liberation Theology, which is not a unified entity but displays clear anti-Jewish traits, via four subject areas. Argues that although its supporters speak in many voices, they all lean on Christian replacement theology. This is expressed, firstly, in efforts to reinterpret Jesus as a Palestinian and not a Jew. Many Palestinians view Jesus as a Shaheed (a Muslim martyr), whom they want to emulate. Secondly, they view themselves as the new People of God, replacing the Jews. This can be especially problematic when they see themselves not just as the spiritual but also as the "racial" heirs of the biblical Jews, thereby claiming their right to the Land of Israel. Thirdly, Palestinian Liberation Theology uses Bible interpretation to support its own identification needs, and drives a wedge between the Old Testament and the New. Lastly, this theology emphasizes the discontinuity between biblical Israel and today's Jews as the Chosen People. Concludes that, in promoting the view that "everyone is chosen", Palestinian Liberation Theology speaks for pure universalism, which is not only "un-biblical" but can lead to violence since it denies the uniqueness of the singular.
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