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The Bible For Normal People
[Bible] Episode 275: J. Christopher Edwards - How the Gospel Writers Invented Jesus's Jewish Executioners
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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- Early Christians shifted blame for Jesus's crucifixion from Romans to Jews.
- Narratives of Jewish guilt in crucifixion fuelled anti-Judaism in Christian history.
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Development of the Narrative Surrounding Jesus's Execution
In the podcast episode, the historical development of the narrative surrounding Jesus's execution is discussed. Early Christians shifted the responsibility of Jesus's crucifixion from Roman soldiers to Jews. This transformation took place in the New Testament and continued in subsequent writings, eventually leading to Jews being consistently depicted as Jesus's executioners.
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