The Bible For Normal People [Bible] Episode 275: J. Christopher Edwards - How the Gospel Writers Invented Jesus's Jewish Executioners
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Jul 1, 2024 
J. Christopher Edwards discusses how early Christian narratives shifted blame for Jesus's crucifixion from Romans to Jewish leaders, perpetuating anti-Judaism. They analyze the evolving portrayal of Jewish involvement in the Gospels and the need for critical engagement with biblical texts.
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Shifting Blame
- Early Christians shifted blame for Jesus' execution from Romans to Jews.
- This shift is evident in the New Testament and becomes pervasive in later Christian writings.
Early Gospel Evidence
- Mark's Gospel uses the parable of the tenants to subtly suggest Jewish culpability in Jesus' death.
- Matthew expands this by introducing the concept of intergenerational Jewish guilt.
Luke's Explicit Account
- Luke's Gospel explicitly states that Jewish leaders and people executed Jesus.
- This aligns with the narrative in Acts, where apostles accuse Jews of killing Jesus.