Holocaust, never to be forgotten, The

Holocaust, never to be forgotten, The

By Avery Dulles

Book Description

This profound collection examines a pivotal moment in Catholic-Jewish relations through the lens of the Vatican's historic 1998 declaration acknowledging Christian participation in the Holocaust. The book presents the complete text of this groundbreaking papal document, accompanied by Pope John Paul II's personal introduction, offering readers direct access to this watershed moment in interfaith dialogue.

At its heart, this work explores the spiritual dimensions of repentance, forgiveness, and reconciliation between two ancient faith traditions. Cardinal Edward Idris Cassidy provides essential context through his explanatory address, illuminating the document's emphasis on teshuvah—the Hebrew concept of repentance—and its firm rejection of Holocaust denial.

The volume features thoughtful theological perspectives from both Jewish and Catholic voices. Rabbi Leon Klenicki offers a nuanced Jewish assessment of the Vatican statement's strengths and limitations, while Jesuit theologian Avery Dulles traces the evolution of Catholic responses to the Holocaust and explains how this document represents unprecedented progress in Church teaching.

For readers interested in spiritual growth through honest self-examination and interfaith understanding, this book demonstrates how religious communities can confront difficult historical truths. It reveals how acknowledgment of past wrongs can become a foundation for deeper spiritual connection and mutual respect between different faith communities.

This compact yet substantial work serves as both historical documentation and spiritual reflection on the power of institutional repentance.

Who Is This For?

📖 Reading Level: Short (< 200 pages) (~3 hours)

📄 Length: 112 pages

What You'll Discover

  • ✓ Explore Christianity and antisemitism
  • ✓ Explore Influence
  • ✓ Explore Religious aspects
  • ✓ Explore World War, 1939-1945
  • ✓ Explore Catholic Church
  • ✓ Explore Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945)
  • ✓ Explore Catholic Church. Commission for Religious Relations with the Jews
  • ✓ Explore Relations

Topics Covered

Christianity and antisemitism Influence Religious aspects World War, 1939-1945 Catholic Church Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945) Catholic Church. Commission for Religious Relations with the Jews Relations Judaism History

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