Redeeming our sacred story
Book Description
In the heart of Christian faith lies a profound paradox: the very stories that offer believers their deepest encounter with divine love have also been twisted to justify centuries of hatred and violence against Jewish communities. Mary C. Boys confronts this troubling reality with both scholarly rigor and spiritual courage, inviting readers into a transformative examination of Christianity's most sacred narratives.
The passion accounts of Jesus reveal the raw humanity of divine experience—betrayal, fear, uncertainty, and suffering that speaks to every human heart. Yet these same powerful stories have been weaponized through misinterpretation, casting Jewish people as perpetual enemies rather than the very community from which Jesus emerged. Boys argues that this distortion represents nothing less than a desecration of the sacred itself.
This work calls Christians to undertake the difficult but essential task of redemption—not just of their relationship with Jewish communities, but of their own spiritual integrity. Through careful biblical scholarship and honest historical reckoning, Boys demonstrates how believers can honor the transformative power of their faith while dismantling the prejudices that have corrupted its expression.
The path forward requires more than intellectual understanding. It demands a willingness to be fundamentally changed by confronting uncomfortable truths about Christian history and embracing new ways of interpreting ancient texts. Boys offers both the tools and the inspiration for this vital spiritual work, showing how authentic reconciliation becomes possible when communities choose courage over comfort.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~11 hours)
📄 Length: 387 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Strengthen your faith journey
- ✓ Explore Christianity and antisemitism
- ✓ Explore Christianity and other religions
- ✓ Explore Jesus christ, crucifixion
- ✓ Explore Judaism, relations, christianity
- ✓ Explore Relations
- ✓ Explore Christianity
- ✓ Explore Christianity and other religions, judaism
