Is the Apostle Paul anti-Jewish? Or have we misunderstood him for centuries?
In this episode of Bridge Builders Forum, we confront one of the most damaging legacies of Christian interpretation: the misreading of Paul that has fueled antisemitism. We unpack three common distortions of Paul’s writings and explore how reclaiming his Jewish identity can lead to healing, not harm.
🔍 You’ll learn:
Why Paul didn’t reject Judaism—but stayed rooted in it
How “the law vs. grace” has been misused to paint Judaism as lifeless
Why Paul’s words don’t support supersessionism—and what he really meant by “branches grafted in”
This is a call to rethink Paul, resist antisemitic theology, and build bridges—not barriers—between Christians and Jews.
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