Fr. John Pawlikowski, OSM speaking at Gethsemani Monastery in Kentucky
Fr. John Pawlikowski, OSM speaking at Gethsemani Monastery in Kentucky. Photo: Gethsemani Monastery (30 May 2023)

Vatican II’s Nostra Aetate and Christological Understanding

 — Nov. 1, 20251 nov. 2025
John T. Pawlikowski, JCRelations.net

Vatican II’s Declaration Nostra Aetate does not delve into Christological understanding in a direct way. But through its affirmations of continued covenantal inclusion on the part of Jews and Judaism, it undercuts a central base for classical Christianity. How can the restored covenantal inclusion for Jews be proclaimed side-by-side with the longstanding belief in Christ’s salvific work?

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In recent years we have witnessed a movement in scholarly circles to reorient the image of Paul. That effort has led to a focus on the compatibility of Pauline teaching with the tenets of Second Temple Judaism. Hence, any Christology rooted simplistically in a “law-gospel” or “flesh-spirit” dichotomy can no longer stand the test of scholarly inquiry relative to Paul. While the new scholarship may present Pauline teachings on the significance of Jesus the Christ with different shadings, there is a building consensus that earlier portrayals of Paul’s vision in this regard have seriously distorted his intent.

Read the complete article in JCRelations.net from the International Council of Christians and Jews

Posted: Nov. 1, 2025 • Permanent link: ecumenism.net/?p=14658
Categories: Opinion • In this article: Jewish-Christian relations, Judaism, Nostra Aetate, Second Vatican Council Transmis : 1 nov. 2025 • Lien permanente : ecumenism.net/?p=14658
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