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A. Roy Eckardt

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Arthur Roy Eckardt (August 8, 1918 – May 5, 1998) was an American theologian and pastor in the United Methodist Church, described as "a pioneer in Christian-Jewish relations".[1][2][3] In 1979 President Jimmy Carter named Dr. Eckardt a special consultant to the President's Commission on the Holocaust.

Along with his wife, Alice L. Eckardt, he wrote many books.

Books

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  • On the Way to Death
  • Sitting in the Earth and Laughing
  • How to Tell God from the Devil
  • On the Way to Death
  • Long Night's Journey into Day
  • For Righteousness' Sake
  • Elder and Younger Brothers
  • Theologian at Work
  • Encounter with Israel
  • Black Woman Jew

References

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  1. ^ Littell, Franklin (1999). "In memoriam: Roy Eckardt". Journal of Genocide Research. 1 (1): 11–12. doi:10.1080/14623529908413931.
  2. ^ Blumenthal, Ralph (9 May 1998). "Roy Eckardt, 79, a Pioneer In Christian-Jewish Relations". The New York Times. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  3. ^ "In Memoriam: Professor A. Roy Eckardt". Holocaust and Genocide Studies. 12 (3): 519–519. 1998. doi:10.1093/hgs/12.3.519.