Jews and the Christian Right


 

Publication Date: September 1996

Publisher: Jewish Communal Service Association of North America

Author(s): Phil Zuckerman

Research Area: Culture and religion; Politics

Keywords: Community Relations; Political Behavior; Religious Denominations

Type: Report

Coverage: United States

Abstract:

Although Jews are generally critical or suspicious of the Christian Right, the two groups do have points of nonconflicting intersection: (1) Jews play a significant role in Christian Right theology, (2) they have common political ground in support for Zionism/Israel, and (3) several individual Jews are leading or supporting figures within the Christian Right itself. Why these Jews are involved in this conservative religious movement is explored.

In Journal of Jewish Communal Service, v.73 no.1, Fall 1996.