Judaism
Almost Zion: Remembering a short-lived Jewish state in New York
Almost Zion: Remembering a short-lived Jewish state in New York In 1825, Mordecai Manuel Noah proposed establishing Ararat, a Jewish state on Grand Island, New York, as a refuge for European Jews fleeing persecution. Noah’s plan was met with skepticism and ridicule from Jewish leaders, who believed it was contrary to God’s will and that […]
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A Roman governor ordered Jesus’ crucifixion – so why did many Christians blame Jews for centuries?
A Roman governor ordered Jesus’ crucifixion – so why did many Christians blame Jews for centuries? Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor, ordered Jesus’ crucifixion, but many Christians blamed Jews for centuries due to a misunderstanding of the Gospels and ancient Christian literature. The Gospels portray Pilate as believing Jesus was innocent, but he ultimately condemned […]
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