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Monthly Archives: June 2015
30 June 1999 Malvern Jacobs, well known and much loved Messianic Jew, refused burial in Jewish cemetery #otdimjh
The Jewish Telegraph Agency reported on the unfortunate and embarrassing refusal of burial for Malvern Jacobs, a well-known and much loved Messianic Jewish leader in Canada. I met him several times in the 1980s and 1990s. TORONTO (Jun. 29) Forty … Continue reading
29 June 1106 Moses Sephardi becomes Petrus Alphonsi – philosopher, scientist and polemicist #otdimjh
Petrus Alphonsi (also known as Peter Alfonsi; born Moses Sephardi) was a Jewish Spanish physician, writer, astronomer, and polemicist, who converted to Christianity. [Wikipedia summarizing Tolan] Born at an unknown date in the 11th century in Huesca, when the city … Continue reading
28 June 1309/1320 “Jewish Converts” forbidden from harassing Jewish communities but allowed to keep their property #otdimjh
Today’s double entry tells the sad story of the role and reputation of Jewish Christians in the early middle ages. Trusted by no-one, and with little to help them in their marginalized identities, they were given scant protection or respect … Continue reading
27 June 1967 Re-unification of Jerusalem affirmed by Israeli Knesset #otdimjh
June 27 1967 Re-unification of Jerusalem June 27, 1967, the Israeli Knesset extended Israel’s legal and administrative jurisdiction to all of Jerusalem, and expanded the city’s municipal borders. Levi Eshkol assured the spiritual leaders of all faiths that Israel was … Continue reading
26 June 363 Death of Julian the Apostate who attempted to rebuild the Temple #otdimjh
Julian the Apostate, was Roman Emperor from 361 to 363, as well as a notable philosopher and author in Greek. A member of the Constantinian dynasty, Julian became Caesar over the western provinces by order of Constantius II in 355 … Continue reading
25 June 1928 Birth of Arthur A. Cohen, Jewish postmodern philosopher, theologian and novelist #otdimjh
‘There were perhaps five different Arthur A. Cohens, and nearly all had cult followings. In order of appearance (roughly speaking), they are: Cohen the neo-Orthodox Jewish theologian; Cohen the astonishingly successful book publisher, herald of the “paperback revolution”; Cohen the … Continue reading
24 June 1702: UK Parliament passes ““Act to oblige Jews to maintain and provide for their Protestant children” #otdimjh
In Great Britain an “Act to oblige Jews to maintain and provide for their Protestant children” took effect. This act of Parliament grew out of case involving Jacob de Mendez Berta and his daughter Mary who became a Protestant. According to one … Continue reading
23 June 1520 Johann Reuchlin’s “Augenspiegel” on Judaism banned by Pope Leo X #otdimjh
“The named book, “Augenspiegel” [Eye Glasses], was and is scandalous and offensive to the pious ears of Christians and is excessively favorable to the impious Jews and moreover it must be removed from circulation and from the hands of Christians and … Continue reading
22 June 1943 Pope Pius XII Opposes Jewish Home in Palestine #otdimjh
“It is true that at one time Palestine was inhabited by the Hebrew Race, but there is no axiom in history to substantiate the necessity of a people returning to a country they left nineteen centuries before.” The following letter, … Continue reading
21 June 1892 Birth of Reinhold Niebuhr, Prophetic Theologian and Advocate for the Jewish People #otdimjh
Karl Paul Reinhold Niebuhr (June 21, 1892 – June 1, 1971) was an American theologian, ethicist, public intellectual, commentator on politics and public affairs, and professor at Union Theological Seminary for more than 30 years [Wikipedia summary]. The brother of … Continue reading
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