{"product_id":"homilies-against-the-jews-9781963143164","title":"Homilies Against the Jews","description":"\u003cp\u003eJohn Chrysostom (347-407 AD) was perhaps the most important early Father of the Christian Church. He was born and rose to fame in the city of Antioch, in the south of present-day Turkey. His extensive knowledge of the Bible and his oratorical gifts made him a figure of renown already by his late 30s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs both a city of theological learning and one of the great crossroads of the ancient world, Antioch also became home to a large Jewish population. Thus, there was much interaction between Jews and Christians-and much conflict. As recounted in the New Testament, Jews played a pivotal role in the crucifixion of Jesus, and thus were hated on that count alone. But worse were the many accusations of immorality and criminality laid against them: they are crude materialists, living only for money and sensual pleasure; they cheat in business; they are gluttons and drunkards; they are liars and deceivers; and they \"hate mankind.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChrysostom took note of all these Jewish failings and, in 386 AD, crafted a series of eight homilies or sermons, each attacking the some aspect of the Jews. These \"homilies against the Jews\" constitute the earliest extended anti-Jewish tract in history and stands-along with Martin Luther's \u003cem\u003eOn the Jews and Their Lies\u003c\/em\u003e-as one of the harshest Christian critiques of the Hebrews ever written.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book will be of profound interest to Christians and non-Christians alike. For the religious, it stands as a reminder of the forceful views that once held sway in the Church. For others, it demonstrates the striking persistence, over centuries, of the many Jewish faults; indeed, this work suggests that nothing less than drastic action will be required to free society from adverse Jewish influences. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Clemens \u0026 Blair, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50872387141906,"sku":"9781963143164","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_5abbdd12-c9d3-4bcb-b7e7-d9aa04aa194e.jpg?v=1737896084","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/homilies-against-the-jews-9781963143164","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}