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Judaism: Between yesterday and tomorrow (The Religious situation of our time)

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On the topic of Judaism, this is the first book of any great substance that I have read, so I have nothing with which to compare it. However, Kung offers in this book a comprehensive look at Judaism's incredible past and its multi-dimensional present -- specifically addressing its relationship to Christianity, and the problems and opportunities for Judaism in the post-modern world. Critical yet sympathetic, Kung writes as a thoroughly Christian theologian, yet as one who is committed to partnership and dialogue. Highly recommended for any serious reader who wants a glimpse into the vast treasures of the Jewish faith.

This is the kind of book that open our minds to other ways of behavior and let us undertand the way of thinking of other religions. It is not a matter the religion you have, you can find answers to many questions from your own perspertive with independece of wath you belive. I'm cristhian, but it let me undertand the Jews.

Hans Kung is a historian that is skilled in separating fact from fiction or theology. His volume on Christianity and Islam are some of the best books I have read, but his book on Judaism comes with a distinctive Christian perspective. It is still very much worth reading.

Kung's ability as a Historian makes his in depth knowledge of the Theological development coherent and a good read. See his books on Christianity and Islam alsoChristianity: Essence, History, and FutureIslam: Past, Present and Future