Pints With Aquinas From Judaism to Christ: A Convert’s Quest for the True Israel (Daniel Suazo) | Ep. 562
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Jan 19, 2026 Daniel Suazo, known as The Jewish Catholic, is a captivating speaker and a convert from Judaism now living in Tokyo. He shares his remarkable journey from his Jewish roots to embracing Catholicism. Topics include the deep connections between Judaism and Catholicism, misconceptions about the Talmud, and techniques for evangelizing Jewish friends. Daniel discusses his transition through Messianic Judaism, the significance of the Eucharist, and biblical typology, while emphasizing the importance of understanding and respecting Jewish heritage in Catholic outreach.
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Journey From Protestant Upbringing To Jewish Roots
- Daniel describes growing up Protestant then rediscovering his Jewish heritage in college and diving deeply into scripture and history.
- That period of intense study set him on the path toward Messianic Judaism and eventually Catholicism.
Talmud 'Yeshu' Passages Are Ambiguous
- Daniel argues the Talmud contains multiple 'Yeshu' figures across centuries and therefore does not reliably refer to Jesus of Nazareth.
- He cautions Christians against using that Talmudic passage as a definitive polemic against Christ.
Early Church Solved Authority And Sacrifice Gaps
- Studying early Christian writings (Didache, Church Fathers) gave Daniel answers about authority, sacrifice, and priesthood that rabbinic Judaism lacked after the Temple's destruction.
- That continuity with apostolic structure pointed him toward Catholicism as the historical heir of those answers.
