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There is probably no other element that motivates newer approaches to the study of Jesus more than the rediscovery of “Jesus the Jew” that occurred in the past 100 years or so. We say “rediscovery,” because everyone in the first century knew this. The ethnic and religious background of Jesus became buried in the centuries of Christian tradition and teaching. The rediscovery has resulted in a newfound importance for understanding Jews and Judaism in the time of Jesus. This period was known for the emergence of various sects of Jews. What kind of Jew was Jesus?

At the same time, “Jesus the Jew” remains the focus of post-Holocaust studies. A central tenet of Christianity is found in Mark’s story of the trial and crucifixion of Jesus. The origins of centuries of Christian anti-Semitism began with this story (blaming the Jews for the crucifixion), and it still resonates in the modern world.