https://aphinum.com/tags/ecclesiology/ Recent content in Ecclesiology on Philosophy Structured Notes Hugo en-US Sat, 21 Feb 2026 11:02:10 +0000 https://aphinum.com/posts/the-development-of-anti-semitism-in-early-christianity/ Sat, 21 Feb 2026 02:18:06 +0000 https://aphinum.com/posts/the-development-of-anti-semitism-in-early-christianity/ <p><strong>The Development of Anti-Semitism in Early Christianity</strong></p> <h2 id="overview">Overview</h2> <p>In the early stages of Christianity, a distinct attitude towards contemporary Jews emerged, marked by hostility and negative characterization. This development was rooted in the Christian narrative, which posited that God had spoken through patriarchs and prophets, foretelling the coming of Christ, but the Jews failed to recognize Him. As a result, they were deemed wicked, and their rejection of Christianity was seen as a direct consequence of this failure. The substitution of the Mosaic Law with the two commandments to love God and neighbor further solidified the distinction between Christians and Jews.</p>