Why the Jews? Flashcards
Why were the Jews compared to animals in children books?
At an early age churches/influencers wanted to “teach” young generations. These books would depict Jewish people are evil, greedy, and sneaky.
Who inherited vacant treasure? What did this lead to?
Pope Leo and the Catholic church were bankrupt so they couldn’t build grand buildings like St. Peters. Catholic church restored to indulgences as a sort of income(people pay ticket to heaven).
Who is Martin Luther and what did he do?
Is a famed professor of theology, He wrote 95 arguments against indulgences -> protestant reformation.
Who is Johann Tetsel? What did Luther say about him?
He would sell tickets around Germany. Martin Luther called him a Jew.
What did Luther say to his new followers(Lutherans) concerning the Jews?
Luther used the printing press to his use and wrote “Concerning the Jews and their lies” 1543. Luther told the public to burn their synagogues, homes. Forbid them from travel and money lending. Basically strip their freedom and treat them as inferior.
What did the Jews do towards the Romans?
In 78 AD Jewish people rebel against Rome.
How does Rome response? What did they destroy?
Rome soldiers sent to kill & destroy Jews in city of Judaism. They destroyed the temple of Solomon which was of high importance to Jews. Only one remnant left -> Whaling wall.
How did Rome celebrate their victory against Jewish?
Roman forum built to celebrate military. Arch of Titus dedicated for roman general who put down Jewish. Given a parade.
What two Jewish group survive? What was their dynamic?
Pharisees and Jews for Jesus. At each others throats because Jews for Jesus thought Jesus was the Messiah while the Pharisees did not. Jews for Jesus saw Pharisees as a huge threat and did not want to be wrong. Were looking to discredit Pharisees -> hatred begin
When did the hatred for Jesus begin?
The rise of Christianity.
When are the gospels written?
Several decades after Jesus’ life
What did the Jews have to give to the church?
Tithe/a tax. Give church 1/10th of harvest which was stored at the temple. Give the church an income
What is the goal of the gospel of Matthew?
Attempt to fully convert those to believe that Jesus is the Messiah. Could only be one form from God, and the rest is from Satan(1st Century thinking).
What is the new definition of pharisee
Self-righteous person, hypocrite Jews. Not true they just don’t accept Jesus as messiah.
What other group converts to Christianity? What do they write?
Greeks, right gospel of John. Main message of gospel was to say that Jews were the enemy.
When does Christianity officially begin?
St. John Chrysostom, 4th Century pope. Gospels used to justify injustice.