The Dialectic of the Holy: Paul Tillich’s Idea of Judaism within the History of Religion

Robert E. Meditz

Published by De Gruyter 2016

The Dialectic of the Holy

Paul Tillich’s Idea of Judaism within the History of Religion

Robert E. Meditz

Volume 7 in the series Tillich Research

https://doi.org/10.1515/9783110432572

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This is the first published book-length treatment on Paul Tillich and Judaism, which is a neglected aspect of Tillich’s thought. It has three compelling features. First, pivotal biographical details show the importance of Judaism for Tillich, and that he ardently opposed anti-Semitism before WWII and after the Holocaust. Second, Tillich’s theological method is examined in key primary sources to show how he maintains continuity between Judaism and Christianity. The primary source analysis includes his 1910 and 1912 dissertations on Schelling, the 1933 The Socialist Decision, the 1952 Berlin lectures on “the Jewish Question,” and his final public lecture on the importance of the history of religion for systematic theology. Particular attention is paid to his dialectical and theological history of religion. Third, Tillich’s positive theology of Judaism contrasts sharply with the many complex, negative ways in which Judaism is portrayed in Western thought. This contributes significantly to our understanding the evolving history of Christian anti-Judaism.

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Robert E. Meditz, Wethersfield, CT, U.S.A.

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Frontmatter Publicly Available Download PDF	i
Contents Publicly Available Download PDF	v
Abbreviations and Note on the Text Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	ix
Acknowledgements Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	xi
Preface Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	xiii
Chapter One: The Importance of Judaism for Tillich, the Context and Method Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	1
Chapter Two: Schelling’s Cosmic Dialectic, the Jewish Critique of Idolatry, and Descent into Legalism Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	35
Chapter Three: Jewish Prophetism as the Ontological Basis for Justice Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	62
Chapter Four: The Dialectic of the Holy and the Permanent Theological Importance of Judaism Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	101
Chapter Five: A Rational Dialectic in the Systematic Theology Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	140
Chapter Six: An Inclusive Dialectic Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	160
Chapter Seven: The Importance of Historical Consciousness Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	175
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(Deutsch)

Language: English
Publisher: De Gruyter
Audience: Scholars of Tillich, Christianity and anti-Semitism, Christianity and the Holocaust
Pages
- Front matter: 16
- Main content: 208
Keywords: Paul Tillich; christian anti-Judaism; christian anti-Semitism; history of religion

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Published: September 12, 2016
ISBN: 9783110432572

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Published: September 12, 2016
ISBN: 9783110439977