Theological Issues
- "We believe in one God - you believe in three gods!"
- "A man can't become God - that's idolatry!"
- "Atonement for sin? That happens through repentance, charity, and fasting."
- "We Jews don't need a middleman!"
These are some typical responses we Jewish people have given to what
Christians believe. They are verbal walls meant to separate Jews and
Christians: you have your room, and I have mine.
If we each have our own spaces, it's time for a home makeover. The
Christian doctrines of the Trinity, the Incarnation, atonement
through the Messiah's self-sacrifice all turn out to be Jewish at
root. In this section, we'll explore how and why.
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