Monthly Archives: June 2016

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 … 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 … 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 … Continue reading →

27 June 1967 Re-unification of Jerusalem affirmed by Israeli Knesset #otdimjh 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 … 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 … 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 … Continue reading →

24 June 1702: UK Parliament passes ““Act to oblige Jews to maintain and provide for their Protestant children” #otdimjh On the day that the United Kingdom votes to leave the European Union, it is interesting to note another the decision of … 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 … Continue reading →

22 June 1943 Pope Pius XII Opposes Jewish Home in Palestine #otdimjh “If the greater part of Palestine is given to the Jewish people, this would be a severe blow to the religious attachment of Catholics to this land.” “It is … 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 … Continue reading →