Abstract
Gunning’s perception of contemporary Judaism was the result of the
influence of the Dutch ‘Réveil’, especially of Isaäc da Costa. During his
lifetime Gunning developed a rather consistent theology about ‘Israel’. He
was no supporter of mission under the Jews. In some writings he adopted
some popular ‘anti-Semitic’ ideas, but such notions were not decisive for
his theology. On the contrary, Gunnings Israel-theology has given a basic
impulse to the Jewish-Christian dialogue.
influence of the Dutch ‘Réveil’, especially of Isaäc da Costa. During his
lifetime Gunning developed a rather consistent theology about ‘Israel’. He
was no supporter of mission under the Jews. In some writings he adopted
some popular ‘anti-Semitic’ ideas, but such notions were not decisive for
his theology. On the contrary, Gunnings Israel-theology has given a basic
impulse to the Jewish-Christian dialogue.
| Translated title of the contribution | ‘Is Hellas or is Israel the chosen people?’: Johannes Hermanus Gunning between Neo-Humanism and Judaism |
|---|---|
| Original language | Dutch |
| Article number | 1 |
| Pages (from-to) | 141-163 |
| Number of pages | 22 |
| Journal | DNK Documentatieblad Nederlandse Kerkgeschiedenis na 1800 |
| Volume | 45 |
| Issue number | 97 |
| Publication status | Published - 2022 |