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For centuries, Jewish people have been accused of killing Jesus. The accusation is sometimes expressed bluntly: “The Jews killed Christ.” In theological language, it is known as the charge of deicide, meaning the killing of God. This claim assigns collective responsibility for the crucifixion of Yeshua to the Jewish people as a whole. In its most extreme form, it treats that guilt as permanent and inherited by every generation of Jews. The charge is false.

Understanding Difficult Passages, Church History, and the Importance of Context 2026 ELIZABETH SHULAM Throughout history, some of the most painful forms of antisemitism have been justified using the Bible. Passages originally written within a Jewish context were removed from that context. Statements made during specific historical situations were transformed into accusations against entire generations of Jewish people. Verses intended to address particular individuals or grou

For Christians, understanding anti-semitism is a matter of biblical responsibility. The Scriptures tell the story of God's covenant relationship with Israel, the people through whom the Messiah came into the world. Understanding anti-semitism helps believers recognize prejudice when it appears and respond with truth, compassion, and moral clarity.

Many Christians assume that Christianity and Judaism separated almost immediately after the resurrection of Yeshua. In this common understanding, the apostles left Judaism behind, established a new religion called Christianity, and the Church quickly became something distinct from Jewish life.

The relationship between Paul and the Torah. It has created confusion in the Christian world for centuries. Many readers encounter verses in Galatians or Romans and conclude that Paul opposed the Torah, abandoned Jewish practice, or taught that God's instruction no longer mattered. Others point to Paul's own lifestyle and argue that he remained Torah-observant throughout his life. Which view is correct?

Romans 11 contains one of the most important discussions of Israel in the entire New Testament. For nearly two thousand years, Christians have wrestled with Paul's teaching in this chapter because it addresses questions that remain relevant today.