The common moral praxis of Jews and Christians is most definitely theologically informed by the doctrine we share in common: The human person, male and female, is created in the image of God. David Novak christiancommoncreate Change image and share on social
Jews have not only become equal citizens in Western democracies, they have become leading citizens. And, of course, the reestablishment of the State of Israel has given Jews a political presence in the world they have not had since biblical times. David Novak biblicalcitizendemocracy share on social
Jews have long experience with Christians who have tried to help us in putting our Judaism behind us. David Novak christianexperiencejew Change image and share on social
A traditional rabbi is the man to whom the community and its members turn to rule on what Jewish law requires of them, particularly in cases of doubt. David Novak casecommunitydoubt Change image and share on social
Jewish status is defined by the divine election of Israel and his descendants. One does not become a Jew by one's own volition. David Novak definedescendantdivine Change image and share on social
Historically, Jews only accept converts rather than actively seeking them. David Novak acceptactivelyconvert Change image and share on social
In historical messianism, the reign of the Messiah is brought about by a Jewish ruler powerful enough to gather the Jewish exiles back to the land of Israel, reestablish a Torah government there, and rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem. David Novak backbringexile share on social
Christianity and Judaism are united above all in their common affirmation and implementation of the moral teaching of the Hebrew Bible, or 'Old Testament,' and the traditions of interpretation of that teaching. David Novak affirmationbiblechristianity share on social
Although most Christian churches advocate some sort of mission to non-Christians, no Jewish group advocates a mission to non-Jews. Proselytization seems to be foreign to Judaism. David Novak advocatechristianchurch Change image and share on social
For those who have envisioned the State of Israel to be a democracy, which although primarily a Jewish polity for Jews is one in which non-Jews can become citizens and enjoy equal civil rights with the Jewish majority, the question of natural law is the question of human rights. David Novak citizencivildemocracy share on social
