The New Testament, anti-Semitism, and the Holocaust
Is the New Testament account of the Gospel story tainted by anti-Semitism? How are we to explain the prevelence of anti-Semitism throughout history in Christian societies–and how can we reconcile the Holocaust, its most extreme example, with the idea of a loving God? These are questions once again being asked on blogs and in the media in the wake of Mel Gibson’s recent escapades.
Mart De Haan of RBC Ministries recently traveled to Israel, and while there he found himself grappling with these questions. In response to a friend’s concerns, De Haan has written an open letter addressing questions about anti-Semitism, the Holocaust, and their links to the Gospel.
