The similarities and differences between Jewish and Christian teaching about God's presence in the world are discussed in great depth.

Abraham's Promise presents a selection of important writings by noted Jewish philosopher-theologian Michael Wyschogrod, who is widely admired for his singular contributions to Jewish- Christian relations.

Since the publication of her first book, the first about Levinas published in English, Edith Wyschogrod has been at the forefront of continental philosophy and philosophy of religion.In this volume, twelve scholars examine and display the ...

To avoid the challenge these essays pose is to avoid responsibility for a future that appears to be increasingly fragile."--Mark C. Taylor, Columbia University

A scholarly study of the parables and stories in biblical tradition to help discover the common heritage of Christians and Jews.

Scholarly essays that explore a wide range of issues of biblical interpretation in the two communities.

Emmanuel Levinas recounts the main events of his life in a brief essay, "Signature," appended to a collection of essays on social, political and religious themes entitled Dillicile Uberti.

'Saintliness in Wyschogrod's book is not a nostalgic return to premodern hagiography, but a postmodern expression of excessive desire: a desire on behalf of the Other that seeks the cessation of another's suffering and the birth of another ...