John Paul 2 And The Jewish People

Foreword
Robert P. George

Introduction
David G. Dalin And Matthew Levering

Part I: Historical Reflections

Chapter 1: John Paul II: A Biblical Pilgrim In The World
George Weigel
Chapter 2: David G. Dalin
John Paul II And The Jews

Part II: Ethical Reflections

Chapter 3: John Paul II And The Moral Ground Of The Polis: Reclaiming The Jewish-Catholic Ground
Hadley Arkes
Chapter 4: Natural Law And Divine Command: Some Thoughts On Veritatis Splendor
David Novak
Chapter 5: The Asymmetrical Relation: Novak And Novak
Michael Novak

Part III: Biblical-Systematic Reflections

Chapter 6: Reclaiming God’s Providence: John Paul II And The Holy Land
Matthew Levering
Chapter 7: Elder Brothers: John Paul II’s Teaching On The Jewish People As A Question To The Church
Bruce D. Marshall
Chapter 8: “Man Is The Land”: The Sacramentality Of The Land Of Israel
Gregory Vall

Additional Info
The twentieth century will forever be marked by the horrific event of the Shoah. As a young man, the future John Paul II witnessed this horror during the Nazi occupation of Poland. His pontificate achieved a number of groundbreaking steps in the Catholic Church’s relationship with the Jewish people. This book both reflects upon John Paul II’s achievements, and seeks to continue the theological and philosophical dialogue that he cherished. By examining together the words and deeds of John Paul II, eminent Jewish and Catholic scholars exemplify in this volume the dialogue that John Paul fostered. Together, Jews and Catholics can encourage each other in the tasks of knowing the Creator, living a life worthy of the created dignity that human beings possess, and defending the vulnerable among us. As Dostoevsky warned before the horrors of the twentieth century, without God, anything is permitted. Following in the footsteps of John Paul II, we discover that our search for meaning and truth is one that needs to be undertaken arm-in-arm. Contributors include Hadley Arkes, David G. Dalin, Robert P. George, Matthew Levering, Bruce Marshall, David Novak, Michael Novak, Gregory Vall, and George Weigel.