Andreas Heimbichner's book, "2000 Years of Jews and Christians," recounts two great dramas in history. First, Judaism gave birth to Christianity, much like a mother gives birth to a child. Then, Christianity became one of Israel's greatest enemies. Jewish blood stains the hands of Jesus' community. How could this have happened?
The other point: This history of enmity stands between Jews and Christians, yet many Christians are completely unaware of it. This essential part of history is absent from many people's minds. How can this be? For Christians today, only one path remains: to acknowledge the guilt of church history, but then, liberated and in a new spirit, to approach Jews and stand alongside Israel. That is where Christians have always belonged.
This book provides the necessary background knowledge to embark on this new path. It presents information in short, easy-to-read chapters and focuses on the essentials; anyone who reads it will truly be well-informed. We highly recommend it!
Andreas Heimbichner, 2000 Years of Jews and Christians – Two Unequal Sisters, CMV Hagedorn, ISBN 9783961900909, 236 pages, 14.90 euros
