NATIONAL PRESS HIGHLIGHTS
“…How often is a scholarly work turned into
film? Well, the answer is it can happen…the film is ‘Jews & Christians:
A Journey of Faith’…” - Gustav Niebuhr -
The New York Times
“…Aims to spark a nationwide interreligious
dialogue that will bring Jews and Christians not only closer to their
common roots but also closer together…frank and often startling
interviews of forty top Jewish and Christian scholars, along with
brutally honest, off-the-cuff commentary by lay people…an important
teaching tool that can help diffuse the animosity that has existed
between the two religious groups for 2,000 years…”
- Newsday
“…It is impossible to tear away from ‘Jews &
Christians: Journey of Faith’, a striking, intelligent
documentary…weaves a marvelous story of commonality and contempt, always
with hope at its’ core…as a thoughtful guide to such respect and
tolerance ‘A Journey of Faith’ may have no peer…the documentary is a
choice example of thorough reporting and brilliant editing.”
- Seattle
Post-Intelligencer
“…A great example of how magnificent
television can be…a stunning documentary that makes great strides toward
educating Jews & Christians about each other.” -
Sojourners Magazine
“Jews & Christians: A Journey of Faith”
stands out...rings with the freshness and urgency of an encounter
between major world religions. The program has real, contrasting points
of view. It shows strengths and weakness in each. And it resists tying
everything in a neat ribbon, actually allowing viewers to make up their
own minds.” - South Florida Sun Sentinel
“With ‘Jews & Christians,’ you won’t need
the remote. The subject will grip you.” -
Albany Times Union
“…A remarkable couple of hours…” -
New York Magazine
“Both Jews & Christians can learn not only
lessons in tolerance, but also a deeper understanding of their own
faiths through this excellent documentary. –
Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
“…an engaging and moving TV documentary...”
- Omaha World Herald
“…the most honest, insightful probing of the
relations between two faith communities which this critic has ever
seen.” – Thomas Goodhue, The Long
Island Reporter
”This handsome two-hour PBS
documentary…demands mental engagement. Ideas, contrasts and comparisons
are many…” – The Washington Times
“The creators of this extraordinary
presentation deserve tremendous credit for a job superbly done…It would
be a sin in any religion if you missed this educational and entertaining
program.”
– Indianapolis Jewish Post & Opinion
“…It is hoped that parents, teachers and all
faithful will use ‘Journey of Faith’ as a tool to promote understanding,
tolerance and , ultimately acceptance of the ties that bind us and an
appreciation of our differences.” -
Catholic News Service
“This documentary is an excellent resource
for congregations embarking on the path of interfaith dialogue.” -The Lutheran
“A show to open the eyes of Christians and
Jews…a powerful documentary that should go a long way in helping both
Christians and Jews understand one another and give members of both
faiths new impetus to dialogue.” –
Providence Journal
“…The program’s intent is noble and its’
broadcast on Easter gives more religious nourishment than another
viewing of the ‘Ten Commandments.’”
- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
“Lessons in history…TV’s ‘Jews & Christians’
explores the ancient conflicts – and common ground – of two great
faiths.” - Sacramento Bee
“Journey of Hope…TV film odyssey enables
Jews, Christians to engage each other’s views.
- South Bend Tribune
“It is the single best program available on
the interrelationship between Christians and Jews.”-
Religion News Service
We believe a greater
understanding of the history between Christians and Jews can contribute to
strengthening religion’s role as a peacemaker.
Luis Lugo – director
The Pew Charitable Trusts Religion program
A Stunning
Achievement! A documentary
that breaks new ground in furthering positive Christian-Jewish relations.
Rabbi A. James Rudin
The American Jewish Committee
A good introduction to the entire
discussion of how Christianity and Judaism are related, and to sensitive
issues of our history....Thank you for creating this resource, which will
certainly be helpful for those who want to bring Christians into a study
with their relationship with Jews and Judaism, as well to those looking
for something to help start a Christian-Jewish dialogue on the way our
faiths are intertwined.
Rev. Dr. Jay T. Rock, Co-Director
Interfaith Relations,
National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A.
An excellent resource in documenting both
the contemporary encounter between Jews and Christians and in moving it
forward.
Dr. Eugene Fisher, National
Conference of Catholic Bishops
This is important material which is very
much needed in the interfaith dialogue. It will help implement the
interfaith relationship at the pew level: Christian documents on
Christian-Jewish relations and Jewish perspectives on Christianity. The
video will enhance the inter-religious relationship between Christians and
Jews in the United States, fostering peace and friendship.
Rabbi Leon Klinicki,
Director Emeritus of Interfaith Affairs,
Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith
I believe that
this educational resource has the possibility to invigorate communities
around this country who want to develop new habits of interaction.
Dr. Christopher M.
Leighton
Institute for Christian & Jewish Studies
The highly
professional production values add to making this a most attractive piece…Great
scenery, personal interviews, or eavesdropping on dialogue and action.
This variety of presentation offers the possibility of many people finding
that to which they relate. Not only do I heartily recommend using this
video, I urge it!
Susan B. Stone –
reviewer
Congregations Magazine, Alban Institute
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