The Jew in Christian Theology - by Gerhard Falk (Paperback)

About the Book

Martin Luther's viciously anti-Jewish pamphlet, Vom Schem Hampboras, presented here in its original German and its first-ever English translation, is but one of the many sources translated here for the first time from Latin, Hebrew and German.

Book Synopsis

Martin Luther's viciously anti-Jewish pamphlet, Vom Schem Hampboras, presented here in its original German and its first-ever English translation, is but one of the many sources translated here for the first time from Latin, Hebrew and German.

This study reviews the earliest Christian writings concerning the Jews and shows how Christian synods and influential theologians legitimized and reinforced hatred of the Jewish people. It also examines the modern attempts in Protestant and Catholic theology to promote friendship toward the Jewish people.

Review Quotes

"the centerpiece of this book is the translation of Martin Luther's [work]"-AB Bookman's Weekly; "thorough analysis of the contribution of Christian theology to the fate of the European Jews"-The Lutheran Journal ; "illuminating study...a wealth of source material"-CCAR Journal: A Reform Jewish Quarterly.

About the Author

Gerhard Falk is a professor of sociology at Buffalo State College, in Buffalo, New York. He is the author of 22 books and more than 45 journal articles.