Crucified: the Christian invention of the Jewish executioners of Jesus
The accusation that Jews executed Jesus is perhaps the most overlooked of all Christianity's troubling traditions. In this study, J. Christopher Edwards shines a light on this forgotten tradition in which Christians rewrite their history to blame Jews for the crucifixion of Jesus.
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| Format: | Electronic Book |
| Language: | English |
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Minneapolis, Minnesota
Augsburg Fortress Publishers
2023
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| In: | Year: 2023 |
| Reviews: | [Rezension von: Edwards, J. Christopher, 1982-, Crucified : the Christian invention of the Jewish executioners of Jesus] (2025) (Cook, John Granger, 1955 -)
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| Edition: | 1st ed. |
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| Summary: | The accusation that Jews executed Jesus is perhaps the most overlooked of all Christianity's troubling traditions. In this study, J. Christopher Edwards shines a light on this forgotten tradition in which Christians rewrite their history to blame Jews for the crucifixion of Jesus. Cover Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Contents -- Table of Excurses -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Abbreviations -- 1. Romans Killed Jesus: The Christian Suppression of an Uncomfortable Fact -- 2. Shifting Blame: Altering the Identity of Jesus's Executioners in Christian Scripture -- 3. Killing Jesus as Murdering God: The Dominance of the Accusation in the Second Century -- 4. Retribution against the Jews for Killing Jesus: Pilate, Tiberius, and Abgar as Role Models for Christian Rulers -- 5. Why Agency Matters: The Execution of Jesus and Anti-Judaism -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Author Index -- Subject Index -- Scripture Index. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (261 pages) |
| ISBN: | 978-1-5064-9096-0 |