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The Promise
Because of their faith in the crucified Messiah, the Christian nations are indebted to Israel. Yet they have largely marginalized and even rejected God's chosen people. In this volume Cardinal Jean-Marie Lustiger reflects on a number of subjects and concerns common to both Christians and Jews -- the Ten Commandments, fulfillment of biblical prophecy, Christian anti-Semitism, and more.
As a Jewish-born Roman Catholic priest, Cardinal Lustiger has a unique viewpoint. He became Archbishop of Paris and a cardinal while remaining keenly aware of his indelible Jewish identity and of the vital Jewish roots of Christianity. Aware that his reflections may be controversial -- possibly offending Jewish and Christian readers alike -- he nonetheless boldly shares his perspectives in The Promise , hoping that readers will see him as speaking and writing in good faith, in the service of the Word of God given for the happiness and salvation of all.
As a Jewish-born Roman Catholic priest, Cardinal Lustiger has a unique viewpoint. He became Archbishop of Paris and a cardinal while remaining keenly aware of his indelible Jewish identity and of the vital Jewish roots of Christianity. Aware that his reflections may be controversial -- possibly offending Jewish and Christian readers alike -- he nonetheless boldly shares his perspectives in The Promise , hoping that readers will see him as speaking and writing in good faith, in the service of the Word of God given for the happiness and salvation of all.
191 pages, Paperback
First published October 15, 2007
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Jean-Marie Lustiger
50 books3 followersFormer Cardinal and candidate for pope in 2005.
Lustiger is born from jewish parents, but converted to the Catholic church at the age of 13. Lustiger's father tried unsuccessfully to have his son's baptism annulled, and even sought the help of the chief rabbi of Paris. Lustiger always insisted he stayed a jew.
Lustiger is born from jewish parents, but converted to the Catholic church at the age of 13. Lustiger's father tried unsuccessfully to have his son's baptism annulled, and even sought the help of the chief rabbi of Paris. Lustiger always insisted he stayed a jew.
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