Monthly Archives: May 2016

31 May 1934 Barmen declaration calls German Church to Resist Hitler #otdimjh The Barmen Declaration or The Theological Declaration of Barmen 1934 (Die Barmer Theologische Erklärung) was a document adopted by Christians in Nazi Germany who opposed the Deutsche Christen (German … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … Continue reading →

sorry, wrong order! May 24 2001 The Pontifical Biblical Commission Publishes “The Jewish People and their Sacred Scriptures in the Christian Bible” #otdimjh This landmark book-length document is key reading for anyone interested in how the Roman Catholic Church has tried … Continue reading →

25 May 1870 Birth of Karl Kunert 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 … 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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →