Why a Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza Is Unlikely
Another Hamas shakedown.
February 16, 2018
Augustine’s Rhetorical Use of “the Jews,” and What It Meant for Actual Jews
“A marvel to be greatly respected.”
In his extensive writings, especially his polemics against various heretical groups, the church father Augustine of Hippo (354-430 CE) made frequent reference to Jews and Judaism. Paula Fredriksen explains the role Jews played in early Christian thought, the inconsistency of Augustine’s approach to the issue, and his attitude toward the real-life Jews of North Africa.
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What Palestinian Textbooks Say about Israel
Describing the burning alive of 38 Israelis as a “barbecue.”
How 1973’s Spike in Oil Prices Transformed the Middle East
The fourfold increase, not the events of 1979, led to many of today’s problems.
Augustine’s Rhetorical Use of “the Jews,” and What It Meant for Actual Jews
“A marvel to be greatly respected.”
Why the Orthodox Union’s Ruling on Female Clergy Won’t Change Anything
For today’s Jews, decisions are made not by organizations but by the community.