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Is the New Testament antisemitic? In this thought-provoking episode of the Bridge Builders Forum, Lutheran theologian Dr. Jesper Svartvik joins Ryan Lambert to explore this controversial question. Drawing from his book Jewish Foundations of the New Testament, Dr. Svartvik addresses how supersessionism and misreadings of texts like John 8 have fueled antisemitism for generations.

We discuss the legacy of anti-Judaism in Christian theology, the misunderstood role of the Pharisees, and how reading the New Testament without replacement theology can uncover long-hidden insights. This conversation is essential for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Jewish-Christian relations, biblical interpretation, and how theology shapes history.

Jesper Svartvik's new book, Jewish Foundations of the New Testament: Addressing the Roots of Antisemitism: https://a.co/d/2u5WU7V

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