Ed Kessler

Amidst Mass Atrocity and the Rubble of Theology

Theology

“Peter Admirand has made a significant contribution to one of the most difficult topics for theologians and philosophers--the problem of evil. Amidst Mass Atrocity and the Rubble of Theology is essential reading for anyone interested in exploring theodicy. What makes his book particularly important is his exploration of the testimony of survivors (as well as perpetrators). Admirand explains convincingly why it is essential to take seriously witness testimony and commends Christians in particular to immerse themselves in the writings of post-Shoah Jewish thinkers such as Elie Wiesel and Emil Fackenheim. Highly recommended.”

Avoiding Harm

World Religions

“A. Rashied Omar has written a thoughtful and engaging book on the impact of COVID-19 on the Muslim community which will be of interest to people of all faiths. His analysis of the shift to virtual and home-based worship illustrates creative ways a Muslim religious community adapted its customs, rituals, and practices to fit a new virtual reality amidst social distancing guidelines. Omar goes beyond common categories of religion and showcases the Muslim way of life, indeed all religious life, amidst COVID-19.”

Judaism

World Religions

“Tzvi Novick has produced an engaging account of Judaism, designed for a Christian audience, particularly Roman Catholics, but of interest to all. Novick guides the reader through three thousand years of Jewish history, explaining key practices and beliefs, identifying similarities of and differences between Christianity and Judaism. The book is commendable for its clarity and accessibility. It includes a brief bibliography at the end of each chapter enabling further reflection. I recommend this book to all those who wish to learn more about Judaism and the key concerns of Jews today.”

Near Christianity

World Religions

“Writing from the borderlines of Christianity and Judaism, Le Donne offers a sympathetic, accessible, and openhearted reflection on the relationship between faith and lived reality. This book is a thoughtful, humorous, and honest response to how we should we live in the presence of neighbors and friends who are both like and unlike us. The Jewish-Christian encounters that Le Donne experiences have served to strengthen his faith; similarly, this book will both educate and enrich the reader.”

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Seeking Shalom

World Religions

“Philip Cunningham is the leading American Catholic scholar in the study of Christian-Jewish relations. In this book he charts ways forward and reasserts the importance of a partnership, a chevruta, between Christians and Jews in their joint mission to seek peace, wholeness, and health between and among their faith communities. His Seeking Shalom will quickly become an essential text for anyone interested in understanding Christian-Jewish relations. I highly recommend it.”