Anti-judaism In Early Christianity: Volume 1: P... -

, edited by Peter Richardson and David Granskou, is a foundational collection of scholarly essays that re-evaluates early Christian texts and their role in the historical development of anti-Jewish sentiment. Published by Wilfrid Laurier University Press in 1986, this volume is the result of a five-year seminar sponsored by the Studiorum Novi Testamenti Societas . Core Themes and Objectives

: Dedicated chapters analyze Paul's complex relationship with the Law and his fellow Jews in texts like 1 Thessalonians, Galatians, Romans, and 2 Corinthians. Anti-Judaism in Early Christianity: Volume 1: P...

: The emerging church needed to define its identity against its "parent" religion, Judaism. , edited by Peter Richardson and David Granskou,

: It sought to clearly differentiate the fledgling Christian community from the Jewish groups with which it was often confused. Structure and Content : The emerging church needed to define its

This first volume focuses specifically on the , examining how classic passages contributed to the "teaching of contempt" that later flourished in Christian history.

The book addresses the "painful reassessment" of Christian attitudes toward Judaism following World War II. It argues that early Christian hostility was driven by two primary needs:

The work is notable for its nuanced approach, distinguishing between (a rejection of Jewish religious tenets) and antisemitism (ethnic or racial prejudice), while acknowledging how the former often served as a "seedbed" for the latter. You can find this volume and its companion, Volume 2: Separation and Polemic , at retailers like AbeBooks and Amazon . Anti-Judaism in Early Christianity - Project MUSE