Jew Hatred: Anti-Semitism, Anti-Sexuality, and Mythology in Christianity

by John Kaufman

The book is primarily about how anti-Semitism became a component of Christian theology very early in the Christian movement, and how discrimination by the Church against Jews caused hatred among Christians over the centuries, leading eventually to the Holocaust. It also reviews some of the prominent NT members, e.g., Jesus, John the Baptist, Judas, St. Paul. It discusses some Christian beliefs, such as original sin, the Eucharist, Baptism, the Trinity, the Incarnate Jesus, and how Jesus was declared divine. There is a review of several early Church Fathers, most of whom were very anti-Jewish. There is a chapter on the atrocities against Jews during the Christian movement, leading eventually to the Holocaust, and a short account of the history of the Jews from Abraham to Jesus. Also, suggestions of how to reduce anti-Semitism in the Christian community.

376 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2001