Being Christian without Anti-Semitism: Theological Dialogue at Kilianshaus Heilbronn
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Being Christian without Anti-Semitism: An Evening of Open Theological Discussion
How can Christian faith be lived today in a responsible connection with Judaism? The lecture at Kilianshaus Heilbronn invites a concentrated religious experience that connects biblical history, Christian theology, and the question of respectful coexistence.
Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Christianity
The focus is on the reminder that Jesus was Jewish and that his first followers belonged to Judaism. Likewise, the Holy Scripture referred to by the New Testament authors is rooted in the Jewish tradition. The evening leads to fundamental questions of biblical interpretation and the development of Christian terms.
From Scripture to the Old Testament
The lecture highlights how the designation Old Testament emerged from the common scriptural tradition and how the understanding of Jesus as King of the Jews and Son of God changed historically and theologically. This opens a nuanced view of the emergence of the Church and Christianity from a small Jewish, messianic community.
Against the Teaching of Contempt
Another focus is the history of Christian anti-Semitism. The evening asks how it came to be that Jewish people were depicted in Christian writings as adversaries of God, Christ, and the Church. The discussion connects expert knowledge from theology and religious history with the responsibility to decisively oppose anti-Semitic patterns of thought.
Lecture and Discussion with Jochen Maurer
The speaker is Pastor Jochen Maurer, representative of the Protestant state churches of Baden and Württemberg for dialogue between Christians and Jews. His contribution opens space for reflection, questions, and a respectful exchange. After the lecture, the joint discussion will be the focus.
An Inviting Evening at Kilianshaus
Kilianshaus in the city center of Heilbronn provides a fitting setting for this dialogue-oriented evening. A calm atmosphere, theological impulses, and a faith experience that encourages personal reflection on Christian identity, Jewish tradition, and lived responsibility are expected. All interested parties are welcome.
The audience can expect an informative lecture followed by encounters and discussion. Those who want to better understand Christian theology, Jewish-Christian dialogue, and the history of religious prejudices will find this evening to be a valuable impulse for a vibrant and dignified spirituality.
