Dialogue or Diatribe Studies in the Historical Connection Between Christian Theology and Anti-Jewish Rhetoric |
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| Author:
| Schumacher, John |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4826-7275-6 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2013 |
| Publisher: | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $8.00 |
Book Description:
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The culmination of years of research, and based in part on a thesis submitted for the degree Master of Arts, this collection examines the role Christian theology has played in anti-Jewish sentiments (commonly called "anti-Semitism"). Specifically addressed is the interpretation of Genesis 49:10 to support a "supersessionist" or "replacement theology" worldview, whereby the Jews have been replaced by the Church as the true Israel. In addition, the role of racism is explored as the white...
More DescriptionThe culmination of years of research, and based in part on a thesis submitted for the degree Master of Arts, this collection examines the role Christian theology has played in anti-Jewish sentiments (commonly called "anti-Semitism"). Specifically addressed is the interpretation of Genesis 49:10 to support a "supersessionist" or "replacement theology" worldview, whereby the Jews have been replaced by the Church as the true Israel. In addition, the role of racism is explored as the white supremacist "Christian Identity" religion is examined in comparison to Pauline Christianity.)