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Religious identity, interfaith dialogue, and the complex legacies of Jewish-Christian relations come under fresh scrutiny in three pivotal scholarly works. Through critical analysis and historical contextualization, the reviews examine a tribute volume to Moshe Davis on American Christian-Jewish perspectives of Zion, essays addressing Christian anti-Judaism in New Testament interpretation after the Holocaust, and contemporary Jewish figures including Arthur Hertzberg and David Golinkin. The examination reveals evolving Christian attitudes toward the Holy Land and Israel, from Protestant theme parks to Mormon eschatological interpretations, while confronting persistent challenges stemming from anti-Jewish elements in Christian scriptures. Hertzberg's autobiography highlights tensions between scholarly objectivity and personal narrative in Jewish intellectual history, while Golinkin's halakhic responsa exemplifies Conservative Judaism's modern approach to traditional law. A study of Benjamin Disraeli demonstrates how mythologized Jewish identity can transcend actual religious practice. While interfaith understanding has progressed significantly, the reviews suggest that fundamental theological and historical issues demand continued scholarly engagement rather than superficial reconciliation efforts.

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    Published 2003

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    Bernard Glassman