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Response to Neil Gillman

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Rabbi Neil Gillman's emphasis on linguistic analysis and epistemological humility marks a pivotal shift in Conservative Jewish approaches to interfaith dialogue. By examining Gillman's theological methodology alongside evolving liturgical and doctrinal changes within Conservative Judaism, particularly in translations of the Aleinu prayer and statements in Emet Ve-Emunah, a clear trajectory emerges from triumphalistic positions toward greater theological inclusivity. Through textual analysis of Gillman's work and comparative study of Conservative Jewish documents across different periods and movements, the research reveals significant adaptations in both liturgy and official positions that demonstrate increased sensitivity to other faiths, including the emergence of multi-covenantal theology. Gillman's linguistic approach to theology, grounded in acknowledgment of subjective interpretive structures and the limitations of theological knowledge claims, provides a valuable framework for Jewish engagement with other religious traditions. This methodology enables Jews to maintain steadfast commitment to their own faith while appreciating the legitimacy of other religious traditions, offering a pathway beyond centuries of adversarial theological exchanges between Judaism and Christianity.

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    Published 1999

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    Barry Cytron