Reflecting on a Jewish Adherent’s Perspective

In order to understand a religion, it must be approached from a variety of perspectives, including those that come from the adherents of religions themselves. Yaakov Ariel shares his thoughts as a Jew in the Handbook of Religion: A Christian Engagement with Traditions, Teachings, and Practices. Ariel discusses the history of Jewish-Christian encounters prior to World War II that involved suspicion, oppression, and sometimes violence.

Tasks

Reflect upon and analyze Yaakov Ariel’s thoughts on the encounters prior to World War II between Jews and Christianity and write a 500-word essay in a Microsoft Word document by:

Including a relevant textbook reading to develop your position.

Making a practical application of your essay in response to the religious diversity to your ministry context (e.g., life, pastoral, chaplaincy, theologian, etc.).

Your final product should utilize at least two sources from professional literature in your research. Professional literature may include the South University Online Library; relevant textbooks; peer-reviewed journal articles; and websites created by professional organizations, agencies, or institutions (.org or .gov).