First published in a time of tremendous political upheaval for the Jewish people, this book collects essays on the relationship of the Jewish people to the state, society, and people of other religions. Deutsch addresses a wide array of issues pertinent to his time, including the need for a robust Jewish journalism and the lack of Jewish biographies. At many points, Deutsch’s words are a direct challenge to Christians. He argues that the traditional understanding of the origin of Christianity is unhistorical, and that the Protestant Reformation wreaked havoc upon the Jews. His work is helpful for anyone seeking to understand the unique situation of the Jewish people in twentieth century.
“Although both of us know that there is nothing essential in Christianity, how is it that so many sick are healed in the Christian churches?” (Page 12)