Gentiles—Jews—Christians
Polemics and Apologetics in the Greco-Roman Era
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Gentiles—Jews—Christians: Polemics and Apologetics in the Greco-Roman Era
The roots of anti–Judaism and Jewish–Christian dialogue are examined in their historical contexts with a wide array of Greek, Roman, Jewish, and Christian sources. This is Conzelmann's final academic masterpiece.
- Publisher Fortress Press
- Format Paperback
- ISBN 9780800698263
- Dimensions 6.5 x 9.25
- Pages 432
- Publication Date January 3, 2011
Contents
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Preface
Translator's Preface
In Memoriam Hans Conzelmann
Dietz Lange
Theology as Exegesis: In Memory of Hans Conzelmann
Edward Lohse
Abbreviations
Introduction
I. THE POLITICAL BACKGROUND
Preliminary Remarks
Extrinsic Data
The Situation of the Jews in Egypt and Cyrene
The Situation of the Jews in the Roman Empire
II. THE EVALUATION OF JUDAISM IN GRECO-ROMAN LITERATURE
Preliminary Remarks
Greek Authors
Roman Authors
Summary: Ancient "Anti-Semitism"
III. THE DEBATE OF HELLENISTIC JUDAISM WITH THE HELLENISTIC-ROMAN WORLD
Preliminary Remarks
The Scriptures: Preparation in the LXX
Hellenistic-Jewish Literature Outside the Bible
Summary: The Jewish Apologetic
IV. CHRISTIANS AND JEWS FROM THE BEGINNING OF CHRISTIANITY UNTIL THE TIME OF ORIGEN
Preliminary Remarks on Perspective
A Sketch of the Political Situation
First Experience of Christians with Jews
The Fully Developed Apologetic Situation
Bibliography
Scripture Index
Ancient Sources
Modern Authors
Endorsements
"Conzelmann's work is, first and foremost, theological. He seeks to describe each group in light of its self–understanding(s) and devotes particular attention to the question of salvation history. The results are often interesting and will, no doubt, stimulate debate. This sheer wealth of references alone practically guarantees the work's value."
—Richard I. Pervo
Seabury-Western Theological Seminary
"Since it is so important to reject an inhumane anti–Semitism and to encourage the formation of a truly human relationship between Christians and Jews, it is indispensable to investigate the history of their mutual relations as precisely as possible. In his historical account, worked out from beginning to end in direct engagement with the primary sources...Hans Conzelmann attempts to create the necessary presuppositions for dialogue by urging that the real problem not be masked by explanations made too quickly. He wants to emphasize the theological significance of the basic issues that bear on the discussion."
—Bishop Eduard Lohse
formerly of the University of Göttingen
—Richard I. Pervo
Seabury-Western Theological Seminary
"Since it is so important to reject an inhumane anti–Semitism and to encourage the formation of a truly human relationship between Christians and Jews, it is indispensable to investigate the history of their mutual relations as precisely as possible. In his historical account, worked out from beginning to end in direct engagement with the primary sources...Hans Conzelmann attempts to create the necessary presuppositions for dialogue by urging that the real problem not be masked by explanations made too quickly. He wants to emphasize the theological significance of the basic issues that bear on the discussion."
—Bishop Eduard Lohse
formerly of the University of Göttingen