antisemitism
A famous Passion play’s evolution
In Oberammergau, the keepers of a centuries-old tradition have made
big changes—including efforts to expunge antisemitic material.
What should churches do about the treatment of “the Jews” in John?
“Each of the typical approaches has problems. The best solution would be to change the lectionary.”
From hateful murmurs to blood libel
Heather Blurton explains the origins and legacy of an outrageous antisemitic lie: the fable of William of Norwich.
Reconciliation or supersessionism?
Karma Ben-Johanan traces the troubled history
of Jewish-Christian relations after Vatican II.
The complicated Lindbergh
It’s hard to strike the right balance in a biography of the heroic aviator and antisemitic activist. Christopher Gehrz succeeds brilliantly.
The (toxic) masculinity of Martin Luther
Some readers will find Lyndal Roper’s new book unsettling. That might be a good thing.
Finding a way forward after the Tree of Life synagogue massacre in Pittsburgh
A collection of remembrances that bind the living and the dead