In God’s Presence: A Jewish Theology for Jews and Christians

Join us for a discussion on 'In God's Presence: A Theological Reintroduction to Judaism' by Alon Goshen-Gottstein. A fireside chat featuring two theologians – Jon Levenson of Harvard University (Jewish) and David Ford of Cambridge University (Christian) will consider how this novel theological reading of Judaism's history and spirituality can shed new light and inspire mutual understanding for Jews and Christians. Goshen-Gottstein’s book, the fruit of a lifetime of study and spiritual practice, offers a framework for understanding Judaism for both the insider and the outsider. Painting a composite picture of Judaism from its beginnings until today, Goshen-Gottstein draws on history, literature, theology, spirituality, and practiced religious life to craft an overview in which these different parts are appreciated as pieces of a larger whole.