Preaching without Contempt by Marilyn J. Salmon

Announcing a new arrival: Preaching without Contempt: Overcoming Unintended Anti-Judaism by Marilyn J. Salmon.

The following review was written by Myka Kennedy Stephens for Congregational Libraries Today, the bimonthly publication of the Church & Synagogue Library Association. Used with permission. Copyright 2007 by the Church and Synagogue Library Association (www.cslainfo.org).

In a world where religious tolerance and interfaith dialogue is becoming a must, Marilyn Salmon offers her suggestions for overcoming anti-Jewish sentiments in Christian preaching. Not every preacher is aware that she or he is promoting anti-Jewish thought because it has been a part of the Christian tradition for so many years. Even the great Barbara Brown Taylor has fallen victim to unintentional anti-Jewish statements in her sermons. In this easy to read manual, Salmon attempts to raise the reader’s awareness of anti-Judaism in Christianity and offers historical and theological evidence that strengthens the bonds between these two faith traditions.

Part of the Fortress Resources for Preaching series, Preaching without Contempt examines five major areas where anti-Judaism is most prevalent. These include the Gospels, the idea of supersessionism, who the Pharisees were, and the passion narrative. Her chapters are informative, well documented, and include illustrations from her own sermons. Both clergy and lay preachers would benefit from this book. It is recommended for all Christian congregational libraries, as it is vitally important in the current religious and political climate that dominates our world.
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Call number: BT93 .S25 2006
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