Description: This book is an intellectual biography of James William Parkes, one of the true pioneers in the field of Jewish-Christian relations & the study of antisemitism. This ordained Anglican priest made significant & controversial contributions as bothhistorian & theologian, carefully documenting how Christianity from its earliest centries to the present has continuously misunderstood the nature & history of Judaism & Jewish history & to shake off historical & theological misconceptions that have prevented a clear understanding of the Bible & of Christian theological traditions. By placing these aspects of Parkes' work in context, Robert Everett shows that Parkes was not simply a 'philosemite' but rather a Modernist theologican who applied his Modernist theological critique of Christianisty to the question of Jewish-Christian relations. In writing this book, Robert Everett researched the life & work of his subject thoroughly & became very well acquained with him personally. Actively involved in discussions between Jews & Christians, Everett has written a book that opens a door to the deeper understanding of James Parkes.

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