Abraham's Promise presents a selection of important writings by noted Jewish philosopher-theologian Michael Wyschogrod, who is widely admired for his singular contributions to Jewish- Christian relations. Including several pieces never published before, this reader aptly captures the broad scope of Wyschogrod's work on Judaism and the Jewish-Christian encounter, collecting seminal essays, articles, and reviews that address such topics as the God of Abraham and the God of philosophy, sin and atonement, Judaism and the land, the Six Day War, Paul on Jews and Gentiles, and the theology of Karl Barth. An introductory essay by editor R. Kendall Soulen sets Wyschogrod's career and writings in context. Readers, both gentile and Jew, who wrestle with the essays in this volume will come away from them with a deep appreciation of Wyschogrod's rigorous theological vision. --The Heythrop Journal This is a book for all Jews and Christians concerned for creative dialogue, who expect that encounter not to fudge the theological issues. --Reviews in Religion and Theology Wyschogrod remains one of the most interesting and theologically provocative Jewish theologians of our time. --Modern Judaism "Abrahambs Promise" presents a selection of important writings by noted Jewish philosopher-theologian Michael Wyschogrod, who is widely admired for his singular contributions to Jewish-Christian relations. Including several pieces never published before, this reader aptly captures the broad scope of Wyschogrodbs work on Judaism and the Jewish-Christian encounter, collecting seminal essays, articles, and reviews that address such topics as the God of Abraham and the God of philosophy, sin and atonement, Judaism and the land, the Six Day War, Paul on Jews and Gentiles, and the theology of Karl Barth. An introductory essay by editor R. Kendall Soulen sets Wyschogrodbs career and writings in context. Michael Wyschogrod (1928–2015) was professor emeritus of philosophy at Baruch College of the City University of New York. He was renowned for his insightful comparisons between Christianity and Judaism. He authored several books, including Abraham’s Promise: Judaism and Jewish-Christian Relations and The Body of Faith: God in the People Israel .