U.S. Lutherans post "Talking Points" on Christian-Jewish relations
Chicago, August 20 - A new set of study and discussion materials entitled "Talking Points: Topics in Christian-Jewish Relations" has been posted on the internet by the Department for Ecumenical Affairs of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Intended to foster re-examination of key aspects of Christian teaching in light of the Christian-Jewish dialogue, the materials include brief expositions of topics such as "Covenants Old and New," "Law and Gospel," "Promise and Fulfillment," "Difficult Texts," and "Christians and Jews in the Context of World Religions." Also included is a User?s Guide, Resources for Further Study, and a Response and Evaluation Form. The materials, which are also available in a printed version, may be found here.