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description: Gibson's Blood Libel When you retell a story in which the role of the Jews is central and give it the most offensive, pre-Vatican II treatment possible, you can hardly claim, "I didn't mean it." Why Jews Don't Believe in Jesus For 2,000 years Jews have rejected the Christian idea of Jesus as messiah. Why? Mel Gibson and the Jews His latest lethal weapon? Mel's film promises spiritual inspiration but instead evokes the kind of rage that for centuries past resulted in ruthless acts of retribution. Jews and Christians after The Passion Are we supposed to ignore the irony that our strongest allies are now promoting a film that resurrects the charge of deicide? The Passion: A Historical Perspective Mel Gibson's film fits comfortably within the history of Christian anti-Semitism.  "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." (John 8:32)
title: Jewish Answer to Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ"
titlecomplete: Jewish Answer to Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ"
publisher: bnpublishing.com