PRE-ORDER Stress Test: The Israel-Hamas War and Christian-Jewish Relations

"The women and men presented in Stress Test: The Israel-Hamas War and Christian-Jewish Relations are Christian veterans of the historic Jewish-Christian dialogue. No one in this volume rides a moral high horse. The scholars gathered here have spent their careers—their lives—preparing honestly and compassionately for this fraught moment."

James Carroll
Author, Constantine’s Sword: The Church and the Jews, A History and Jerusalem, Jerusalem: How the Ancient City Ignited Our Modern World

In early 2025, a new release from Carol Rittner and John K. Roth, Stress Test: The Israel-Hamas War and Christian-Jewish Relations. The brutal violence of the Israel-Hamas war began with Hamas’s attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, igniting fierce worldwide debates. Difficult questions arise as the conflict continues: Can one support Israel’s right to self-defense while also advocating for the rights of the Palestinian people? Amid this global crisis, many hesitate to participate in the conversation for fear of saying the wrong thing. Stress Test offers a timely, nuanced, and informed discussion of the conflict’s impact on Christian-Jewish relations.

Edited by renowned scholars and contributors, this volume brings together the voices of 12 respected American Christian scholars, teachers, and thought leaders who explore the strain the ongoing war places on interfaith relations. The book addresses the urgent challenges facing those committed to advancing Christian-Jewish dialogue in an increasingly polarized and violent world.

Stress Test offers readers a vital exploration of the ethical, theological, and political questions raised by the war, including; Christian-Jewish Relations, Christian Perspectives on Zionism, Humanitarian Crises, and Building Dialogue. Stress Test provides a crucial guide for understanding the broader impact of the Israel-Hamas war on Christian-Jewish relations, offering tools for enlightened, empathetic dialogue and reflection on the war’s ethical, theological, and political dimensions.