Seeds of Prejudice: The Christian Roots of Anti-Semitism and Their Modern Legacy

Welcome to The Geopolitical Compass: AI Unpacked! This episode delves into the historical roots of Christian anti-Semitism, tracing its evolution from theological disputes to its modern manifestations.

This podcast is based on the article, "Seeds of Prejudice: The Christian Roots of Anti-Semitism and Their Modern Legacy". We examine how this prejudice, coupled with specific interpretations of scripture, has shaped religious beliefs, political attitudes, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Part 1: Early Tensions Shared Roots: Christianity and Judaism share a common ancestry, yet this proximity fueled early tensions and a need for differentiation. Theological Disputes: Competing interpretations of scripture and the concept of the covenant created an "unbridgeable barrier."

Part 2: Theologi ...