The Crucifixion and the Jews

by Ludwig Philippson

Publisher:

Jones & Hamilton

, 1866

Overview

Ludwig Philippson, a German rabbi, examines the role of Jewish authorities in the death of Jesus. He defends the Jews against centuries of persecution, emphasizing the Roman nature of his execution. Written without “the intention to make any one unfaithful to Christianity, but merely to … serve as a fender against the assaults of prejudice.”

Product Details

• Title: The Crucifixion and the Jews
• Author: Ludwig Philippson
• Publisher: Jones & Hamilton
• Print Publication Date: 1866
• Logos Release Date: 2016
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Jesus Christ › Jewish interpretations; Jesus Christ › Crucifixion
• Resource ID: LLS:CRUCIFIXIONJEWS
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-11T17:51:34Z

About Ludwig Philippson

Ludwig Philippson (1811–1889) was a German rabbi and author. He published translations of Hosea, Joel, Obadiah, and Nahum when he was just 15 years old. He completed a full translation and commentary on the Hebrew Bible in 1853, which went through several editions and was translated into several languages.