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Jesus and Judaism: How Bad History Creates Bad Theology

Amy-Jill Levine, Hartford International University for Religion and Peace. Presented by the James & David Orr Lecture on Culture and Religion.

4/20/2023
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Haldeman Hall 41 (Kreindler Conference Hall)
Intended Audience(s): Public
Categories: Arts and Sciences, Lectures & Seminars

Thursday, April 20
4:30pm
41 Haldeman
Free & Open

Lecture title: "Jesus and Judaism: How Bad History Creates Bad Theology”

Abstract: Despite their sincere rejection of antisemitism, far too many Christians mistakenly depict Jesus’s Jewish context as xenophobic, legalistic, elitist, militaristic, and misogynist and to depict Jesus as the only Jew who promotes universalism, places compassion over law, demonstrates solidarity with the poor, counsels peace, and respects women. Where do these false depictions of Judaism originate and how does knowledge of first-century Jewish practice and belief both correct these misunderstandings and lead to better Jewish-Christian relations?

Amy-Jill Levine
Rabbi Stanley M. Kessler Distinguished Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies
Hartford International University for Religion and Peace
University Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies Emerita
Mary Jane Werthan Professor of Jewish Studies Emerita
Professor of New Testament Studies Emerita
Vanderbilt University

For more information, contact:
Prof Reiko Ohnuma
religion@dartmouth.edu
Permanent URL to this event: https://religion.dartmouth.edu/events/event?event=67338

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