ANTISEMITIC CHRISTIANITY - ARTUR NOWAK, STANISŁAW OBIREK

The book "Antisemitic Christianity" is a shocking story about how the Christian lie that the Jews crucified Jesus turned into the historical fact that Christians have been crucifying Jews for over two thousand years. It is a terrifying lesson in contempt that has led to unimaginable tragedies.

• The first ghettos were organized by popes.
• Jews were ridiculed by being forced to wear special clothes.
• The narrative of the holy doctors of the Church reduced Jews to disease carriers and child murderers.
• Accusations were made with impunity in temples and apostolic letters.
• Hitler developed this lesson of anti-Semitism and based the Holocaust on these slanders.

Artur Nowak and Stanisław Obirek, the authors of this book, are well-known and respected publicists and writers. Artur Nowak is a lawyer, publicist and writer, co-author of bestselling reports on the history of the Church. Stanisław Obirek is an anthropologist, theologian and publicist, a former Jesuit who critically assesses Polish Catholicism. Their joint work is an attempt to confront the difficult and painful history of anti-Semitism in Christianity.

This book is an unspoken story that shows what a two-thousand-year lesson in contempt has led to. The authors analyze how Christian lies and stereotypes about Jews contributed to the persecution and discrimination of this social group. They show how anti-Semitism was present in the teachings of the Church, in art and literature, and in everyday life. It is a story about how hatred and prejudice can lead to tragedy.

"Antisemitic Christianity" is a book that forces reflection and asks difficult questions. It is a story about responsibility for the past and how to avoid repeating the mistakes of history. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the roots of anti-Semitism and fight hatred and prejudice in today's world. The book was published by Prószyński i S-ka in 2025 and has a paperback cover.

This book is an important voice in the discussion about the history and present of anti-Semitism. Based on solid historical and theological sources, the authors expose the mechanisms that led to the persecution of Jews in the name of Christianity. They show how religious beliefs can be used to justify hatred and violence. It is a book that provokes thought and encourages interreligious dialogue.