Tablet Magazine has a lengthy article by Rabbi Dr. David Berger which assesses the impact of ‘Nostra Aetate’ on Jewish-Christian relations. Included in the Tablet article, Vatican ll at 50, is a critique of the recently issued "Orthodox Rabbinic Statement on Christianity".
The statement, titled “To Do the Will of Our Father in Heaven: Toward Partnership between Jews and Christians”, is the "brainchild" of Rabbi Shlomo Riskin, founder of the Center for Jewish-Christian Understanding and Cooperation (CJCUC). Last week, JewishIsrael's Rabbinic Director, Rabbi Sholom Gold, issued a highly critical response to the "Orthodox Rabbinic" initiative, drawing upon the long-held positions of Rav Joseph B. Soloveitchik, Z"L.
A true scholar and diplomat, Professor Berger delivers a balanced evaluation of a complex subject. JewishIsrael notes that Dr. Berger continues to uphold and reaffirm Rav Joseph B. Soloveitchik's position as outlined in "Confrontation", citing for example Rav Soloveitchik's concerns with regards to expectations to reciprocate or trade favors in theological discussions, something Rabbi Gold also cited in his above-mentioned critical response.
Professor Berger's article should be read in full. Below is a sampling of excerpts, highlighting some of the concerns Dr. Berger cites with regards to the "Orthodox Rabbinic Statement on Christianity", of which Dr. Berger summarizes: "…elements of this declaration are decidedly problematic."
Read the full article at Tablet: Vatican ll at 50
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