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Who Are the Real Chosen People? - The Meaning of Choseness in Judaism, Christianity and Islam (Hardcover)
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Who Are the Real Chosen People? - The Meaning of Choseness in Judaism, Christianity and Islam (Hardcover)
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What Does It Mean to Be "Chosen"? Why Did God Have to Choose? “To
be chosen can have a range of meaning from the mundane to the holy,
but in all cases it means to be singled out and preferred over
others. In a deep sense that permeates much or most of Western
culture, having been chosen communicates a sense of something that
is extraordinary, is transcendent, and entitles a reward. What is
assumed in this sense of the term is that God has done the choosing
and the reward is something that is unequaled, for what could
possibly equal divinely ordained eternal happiness?” —from the
Introduction Religious people who define themselves as monotheists
have often advanced the idea that their relationship with God is
unique and superior to all others. Theirs supersedes those who came
before, and is superior to those who have followed. This phenomenon
tends to be expressed in terms not only of supersessionism, but
also “chosenness,” or “election.” Who is most beloved by
God? What expression of the divine will is the most perfect? Which
relationship reflects God's ultimate demands or desire? In this
fascinating examination of the religious phenomenon of chosenness,
Reuven Firestone explores the idea of covenant, and the expressions
of supersessionism as articulated through the scriptures of the
three major monotheistic religions: Judaism, Christianity and
Islam. He explores how and why the ongoing competition and friction
between these religions came about, and offers thoughts about how
to overcome it.
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