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Christian-Jewish Talking Points

The Christian-Jewish Talking Points are available here as downloads, so you can print them off for your congregation, class, or discussion group. They are designed to be printed on standard 8.5" x 11" paper and folded in half.

Please note that the Talking Points may be duplicated without permission and without charge, provided that no alterations are made in the text.

Talking Point #1
Introduction: Judaism Then and Now

Talking Point #2
Covenants Old and New

Talking Point #3
Law and Gospel

Talking Point #4
Promise and Fulfillment

Talking Point #5
Difficult Texts

Talking Point #6
Jewish Concern for the State of Israel

Talking Point #7
Tikkun Olam -- Mending the World

Talking Point #8
Christians and Jews in the Context of World Religions

Supplemental Texts
Guidelines for Lutheran-Jewish Relations

Resources for Further Study

Response and Evaluation Form

An encounter with living and faithful Judaism can be profoundly enriching for Christian self-understanding. It is to nurture this blessing that we offer these guidelines for honest and faithful conversation and cooperation between Lutherans and Jews.

~ Consultative Panel on Lutheran-Jewish Relations