The Causes of Anti-semitism

The book explores the historical roots of anti-Semitism through a theological lens, asserting that both Christianity and Judaism share culpability due to their claims of divine revelation. Arthur Blech argues that this belief in divine authority led to the persecution of nonbelievers, with Judaism viewing non-Jews as inferior and Christianity holding contempt for Jews, whom they believed rejected God's son. By utilizing the Bible and modern scholarship, Blech presents a compelling case for understanding anti-Semitism as a deeply embedded aspect of religious identity rather than a mere historical accident.