Challenging Colonial Discourse: Jewish Studies and Protestant Theology in Wilhelmine Germany

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The book delves into the role of Jewish scholars in early 20th-century debates over Judaism and Christianity, highlighting their challenge to the dominance of Liberal Protestantism in Germany. It examines how political shifts, rising antisemitism, and crises of Jewish identity shaped theological discussions. The analysis uncovers anti-Jewish elements within Protestant theology and explores Jewish responses to distortions of their history and culture. Additionally, it proposes frameworks for fostering interdisciplinary dialogue between Jewish Studies and Christian theology today.