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Monthly Archives: May 2015
30 May 2004 Michael Wyschogrod’s “Abraham’s Promise” published #otdimjh
Michael Wyschogrod (born September 28, 1928) is a Jewish German-American philosopher of religion, Jewish theologian, and activist for Jewish-Christian interfaith dialog. During his academic career he taught in philosophy and religion departments of several universities in the United States, Europe, … Continue reading
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29 May 408 Jews prohibited from burning Haman effigy at Purim #otdimjh
On May 29th 408, a constitution issued by Anthemius, praetorian prefect of the east, makes a curious accusation against eastern Jews; the law is subsequently incorporated into the Theodosian code, promulgated by emperor Theodosius II in 438: Emperors Honorius and … Continue reading
28 May 1892 Death of Rev. C J. Goodhart after 53 years service with CMJ #otdimjh
“He was an acknowledged and unrivalled master in the interpretation of prophecy, and intensely practical withal.” “Goodhart was no ordinary man — he dominated the Committee and ruled the missionaries with a rod of iron. Yet they all appeared to … Continue reading
27 May 1529 Blood Libel and Burning to Death of 30 Jews in Bazin, Hungary #otdimjh
PÖSING or BÖSING (Hungarian, Bazin): Small town in the county of Presburg, where on May 27, 1529 (Friday, Siwan 13), thirty Jews were burned to death on the accusation of having murdered a Christian child for ritual purposes. The charge … Continue reading
26 May 2014 “Debating Conversion in Different Historical Contexts” Conference focuses on Jewish Conversion to Christianity #otdimjh
Here are the details of this most interesting conference. The array of topics selected, the international gathering of scholars, and the focus on the topic of Jewish ‘conversion’ to Christianity, mean that the papers, when published in book form, will … Continue reading
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25 May 1870 Birth of Karl Kunert #otdimjh
Kunert, Rev. Karl, was born on May 25th, 1870, at Krotoschin, in Posen, one of the Prussian provinces. [Bernstein] Of his history he says:- “My father was a furrier, who, in the family of his grandfather, a rabbi at Breslau, … Continue reading
May 24 2001 The Pontifical Biblical Commission Publishes “The Jewish People and their Sacred Scriptures in the Christian Bible” #otdimjh
Post delayed due to Shavuot and Pentecost celebrations – Hag Sameach! This landmark book-length document is key reading for anyone interested in how the Roman Catholic Church has tried to cleanse itself of anti-Judaism in biblical interpretation. Here is a … Continue reading
23 May 2013 “Socratic Torah” identifies Hellenistic Methods in Emergent Rabbinic Judaism #otdimjh
It has long been argued that Judaism and Hellenism have been two mutually exclusive modes of thinking, but Jenny Labendz’s book adds to the growing weight of literature challenging this point. Emerging Rabbinic Judaism engaged with the philosophical methods of … Continue reading
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22 May 1966 Harcourt Samuel reflects on 100 years of the Hebrew Christian Alliance of Great Britain #otdimjh
Talk given by Rev. Harcourt Samuel, O.B.E. (Office of the Order of the British Empire, and the IHCS Executive Secretary) at the centenary celebration of the Hebrew Christian Alliance of Great Britain (now British Messianic Jewish Alliance). [Harcourt Samuel was … Continue reading
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On This Day In Messianic Jewish History 