Response Paper on Jewish-Christian Understanding

Name: Professor’s Name: Course: Date: Response Paper on Jewish-Christian Understanding In contemporary society, Christians no longer seek to displace Judaism. This is because they recognize the continuing role of the Jewish people in God’s plan for history. Christians do not see themselves as mere members of the Noahide covenant; rather, they see themselves as spiritual partners with the Jewish covenant. Accordingly, Christians believe that God cannot repent of his covenantal gifts. They further believe that the Jewish people continue to enjoy a unique covenantal relationship with God according to the 2000-year historical traditions. Christian and Jewish theologies are no longer engaged in a theological duel to the death; thus, Jews should not be afraid of a sympathetic understanding of Christianity that is true to the Torah, Jewish values, and thoughts. The current unparalleled reality of Christian support for Jews should encourage the Jews to work jointly with Christians toward the same spiritual go...