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A new book by JIIS [Jerusalem Institute for Israel Studies] researcher Dr. Amnon Ramon offers an
in-depth look at Israel’s relationship with Christianity and the
Christian world. It examines that connection over time and presents
recommendations for the future. Ramon opens Christians and Christianity
in the Jewish State by underscoring the unique relationship between
Judaism and Christianity, and between Jews and Christians.
The
recent shift in the state of affairs, and the intricate and complicated
relations that have prevailed between the Christian world and the State
of Israel, are the principal focus of this book.
Relations
between Israel and the churches have sometimes flowed quite smoothly,
at other times resembled a quiet rollercoaster – but inconsistent
Israeli policy toward them has been the one consistent feature. The book
includes the many aspects of the ties that make this a truly good story
– in addition to religion(s) and sensitivities you can find politics,
real estate (the churches hold extensive property, especially in
Jerusalem), power and an innate determination – on both sides – to have
attitudes and demands validated.
Christians
and Christianity in the Jewish State is a joint project between JIIS and
the Jerusalem Center for Jewish-Christian Relations, and is dedicated
to the memory of Daniel Rossing, founder and Executive Director of the
Center until his untimely death in 2010. The book is published in
Hebrew, with a summary in English.
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