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I am no religious expert, but I believe the reason is because Jesus was betrayed by someone close to him, who was Jewish. Of course, I believe everyone that was close to him was Jewish. So it's kind like me saying "the Mexicans are out to get me" because there's a guy named Hector who is Mexican and is out to get me. Any time you say the (insert large group here) did something because of the actions of a few you are way off base.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoTheologically speaking, there is the line in Matthew that takes place when Barrabas and Jesus are presented to the Jewish community. When the Pilate says to choose one of the criminals to kill, they choose Jesus. They further exclaim, "Let his blood be on us and our children for eternity." With such a line, it was an easy theological jump to blame the Jews for the Crucifixion.
Historically speaking, there were two major authority groups that opposed Jesus. The Pharisees and Sadducees (differing Jewish religious authorities) both opposed him because they considered his religious reforms heretical. The Roman Governors opposed him because he was considered a revolutionary (in both understandings of that word). Therefore, they were both keen to get rid of him. However, Christianity really grew when the Roman Emperors took a vested interest in the religion and emphasizing the Roman Government's involvement with Jesus's death would be non-starter. Choosing to focus on the Jewish contribution to Crucifixion was a calculated move away from make Rome culpable.
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What does the term Christ killer has to do with the Jews?
The Pope has said that the Jews are not to blame in the killing of Jesus. See the attached Related Link.
If you're believing in Christ we're Orthodox Jews or not?
Jews do not believe in jesus christ at all.
Do Jewish people believe they did the right thing by killing Jesus Christ?
The Romans killed Jesus. The Pope himself has said that Jews are not to blame in this matter. See the attached Related Link.
What religion first believe in Jesus Christ?
Some Jews who were Jewish like Jesus, first believed in Jesus Christ.
Who was upset about jesus healing sabbath?
The Jews accused Jesus of violating the Sabbath's "no work" law.
Do Jews believe in Christ or God?
Jews believe in God.What about Jesus?In Judaism, Jesus was a regular human being who lived in olden times, and is not part of Jewish religious belief.See also the Related Links.Link: Why didn't the Jews believe in Jesus?Link: What do Jews believe about God?
What accusations were made against the Jews?
The question does not specify when, so here are a few examples:-- in Roman times, Jews were accused of being atheists, because they did not believe in the Roman gods.-- in medieval times, Jews were accused of poisoning wells and causing the plague.-- in medieval times, Jews were accused of kidnapping Christian children and murdering them to get their blood because that was a necessary ingredient in Passover matzah. This is known as the blood libel.-- in medieval times, Jews were accused of murdering Christ, the crime of deicide.-- in medieval times, Jews were forbidden to enter any trade but banking, and then blamed for being interested only in money.-- in the 19th century, Jews were accused of a secret conspiracy to rule the world.-- in the 20th century, Jews were accused of starting wars in order to profit from making loans to both sides.-- in the 21st century, Jews were accused of causing 9/11.-- Jews are still accused of atheism, because they deny the Christian trinity and the deity of Jesus.
What are the many names that Jesus is called?
masiah, king of jews. jesus christ, son of God
Jewish messianism how do you view Jesus Christ?
Jesus has no status or role in Judaism. Messianic Jews are actually considered to be Christians, both by other Jews and by Christians. See also:Why didn't the Jews believe in Jesus?
Why in his later years did Luther claim that the Jews were a race rejected by god?
Luther accused Jews of denying Christ and crucifying himAnswer:Luther was bitter towards the Jews because, like Mohammed, he had sought their cooperation and acceptance of his new program, but they told him that they were quite content with their Judaism. The same goes for Jesus and the Pharisees.
Why did the Nazis call Jews Christ killers?
It was an excuse for the holocaust and it is a misconception. No one killed Christ, he is alive. ________________________________________________________________ Because in the Bible the Jews called for Jesus to be crucified. (Then according to Christianity Jesus died and rose again).
Why do christians blame Jews for killing Jesus while they know it was Romans who did it?
because the Jews gave Jesus up to the Romans.... there for putting the final nail in his coffin.
