The author tries to show how difficult it can be for Christians and Jews to understand each other's religions, viewpoints and history. He uses examples from C.S. Lewis' book "Mere Christianity and Chronicles of Narnia to show what evangelical Christians believe and how it has shaped their worldview.
Perhaps one of the most important ideas of the book came when the author discussed how Christians were responsible for the Holocaust because of Martin Luther's vitriolic hatred of the Jewish people, he wanted to work them to death, destroy their books, and annihilate them as people. You will be amazed to read excerpts from Luther's book " The Jews and Their Lies" along with Elsie Wiesel's description of what happened during the Holocaust.
The author also discusses how we as Americans have mistreated our Native American and Black populations in the past, so we have no defense when it comes to understanding genocide.
The German madman, Hitler, even used the Oberammergau Passion Play to incite the hatred of Jews as "Christ Killers."
By learning about Jewish history and European history, it is easier to understand why some Jewish people do not trust Christians or any non-Jewish person.
This book tries to teach Christians and Jews about each other in order to promote honest dialogue, treat misconceptions each has about the other, and ultimately to create peaceful coexistence and acceptance.