Monthly Archives: March 2016
12 March 2000 John Paul II asks for forgiveness #otdimjh
12 March 2000 Pope John Paul II asks forgiveness for sins of the Church against the Jewish people #otdimh Confession of the Sins Against the People of Israel Cardinal Edward Cassidy: Let us pray that, in recalling the sufferings endured by … Continue reading
11 March 1829 Mendelssohn performs Bach’s St Matthew Passion #otdimjh
11 March 1829 Felix Mendelssohn performs JS Bach’s St Matthew Passion Felix Mendelssohn performed Bach’s St Matthew Passion on 11 March 1829 for the first time in 100 years, marking the rediscovery of Bach as a composer. This historic performance, due in … Continue reading
10 March 1896 Herzl meets Hechler #otdimjh
10 March 1896 Theodore Herzl meets Protestant Clergyman and Christian Zionist William Hechler Reverend William Henry Hechler (10 January 1845 – 31 January 1931) was a Restorationist Anglican clergyman, eschatological writer, crusader against anti-Semitism, promoter of Zionism, aide, counsellor, friend … Continue reading
9 March 1965 George Caird’ “Jesus and the Jewish Nation” #otdimjh
9 March 1965 Professor George Caird delivers lecture on “Jesus and the Jewish Nation” Jesus and the Jewish Nation was one of the groundbreaking works that facilitated a new phase in the study of the subject, according to N. T. Wright, … Continue reading
8 March 1807 Great Sanhedrin answers Napoleon #otdimjh
8 March 1807 Great Sanhedrin responds to Napoleon’s questions Texte de la DECISION du GRAND SANHEDRIN Convoqué à PARIS en vertu des ORDRES de SA MAJESTE l’EMPEREUR et ROI. le 8 Mars 1807 On 6 October 1806, the Jewish Assembly … Continue reading
7 March 1825 Alfred Edersheim born #otdimjh
7 March 1825 Birth of Alfred Edersheim, author of “The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah” #otdimjh Alfred Edersheim (March 7, 1825 – March 16, 1889) was a Jewish believer in Yeshua and a Biblical scholar known especially for his … Continue reading
6 March 1982 Pope John Paul II explores mystery of Church and Israel #otdimjh
6 March 1982 Pope John Paul II’s speech on Jewish-Catholic relations explores mystery of Church and Israel On March 6, 1982, Pope John Paul II gave a speech regarding Jewish – Catholic relations in which he said: Our Common spiritual … Continue reading
5 March 1901 Death of Gentleman Scholar Paul Bendix #otdimjh
5 March 1901 Death of Rabbi Dr. Paul Bendix, Scholar and Gentleman Bendix, Paul, Dr., was born at Rummelsberg in Prussia, Aug. 29, 1823. He was early sent to a Christian school, where he was often moved to tears when … Continue reading
4 March 2014 Clara Rubin’s Love and Latkas #otdimjh
4 March 2014 Love and Latkas – Death of Clara Rubin, Pioneer Evangelist and Inspirer of the Modern Messianic Movement #otdimjh Clara, who passed away in Florida at the age of 97, was one of the pioneers of the 20th-century Jewish … Continue reading
3 March 1242 Talmud burnt in Paris #otdimjh
3 March 1242 Confiscation and burning of the Talmud in Paris at instigation of Nicholas Donin Around 1236, shortly after his conversion to Roman Catholicism, Nicholas Donin of La Rochelle, pressed charges against the Talmud to Pope Gregory IX. According … Continue reading
