Anti-judaism In Early Christianity: Volume 1: P... | Authentic

This first volume focuses specifically on the , examining how classic passages contributed to the "teaching of contempt" that later flourished in Christian history.

: The volume investigates polarization in the trial of Jesus in Mark, as well as the passion narratives in Luke and Acts, exploring how these accounts framed the Jewish role in Jesus' death. Scholarly Significance Anti-Judaism in Early Christianity: Volume 1: P...

: Delineates current scholarly debates on ancient anti-Judaism versus modern antisemitism. This first volume focuses specifically on the ,

, edited by Peter Richardson and David Granskou, is a foundational collection of scholarly essays that re-evaluates early Christian texts and their role in the historical development of anti-Jewish sentiment. Published by Wilfrid Laurier University Press in 1986, this volume is the result of a five-year seminar sponsored by the Studiorum Novi Testamenti Societas . Core Themes and Objectives , edited by Peter Richardson and David Granskou,

: It sought to clearly differentiate the fledgling Christian community from the Jewish groups with which it was often confused. Structure and Content

: Dedicated chapters analyze Paul's complex relationship with the Law and his fellow Jews in texts like 1 Thessalonians, Galatians, Romans, and 2 Corinthians.

: The emerging church needed to define its identity against its "parent" religion, Judaism.