Language:
English
Year of publication:
1985
Titel der Quelle:
Journal of Jewish Studies
Angaben zur Quelle:
36,1 (1985) 88-102
Keywords:
Syrian Orthodox Church History
;
Church history Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600
;
Jews
;
Christianity and other religions Judaism
;
History
;
Edessa (Turkey)
Abstract:
Examines ideological conflicts and struggles between Christians and Jews in Edessa (now Urfa, Turkey) during the 3rd-5th centuries. The 3rd century foundation legend of the Edessa Syriac Church, the Doctrina Addoi, claimed its origin from the time of Christ, and was used as propaganda to convert the Jews. Later, when religious tensions increased, the legend was changed to express anti-Jewish feelings. The theologian Ephrem the Syrian condemned the Christians in Edessa who were attracted to Judaism.
Note:
Reprinted in "Early Christianity and Judaism" (1993) 350-365.
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