Jesus and the Rise of Christianity | The Jewish Story | Unpacked

Christianity and Judaism have a lot in common, not a huge surprise given Christianity’s Jewish roots. But there’s a major point of difference between the two religions — Jesus. To the Jews, Jesus was a man; to Christians, a messiah, which is a pretty fundamental difference of opinion — and it’s one (of many) that’s shaped the history of Jewish-Christian relations over the centuries.

The Jewish Story Explained is based on the book "Letters to Auntie Fori: 5,000 Years of Jewish History and their Faith" by Martin Gilbert

Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:01 Judaism during the Roman occupation
01:48 An era of rebellion - Hellenists, Pharisees, Sadducees, and Zealots
02:11 Messianic fervor
02:27 The life of Jesus
03:27 Baptism and performance of miracles
03:51 Judas Iscariot and accusations of blasphemy and sedition
04:08 Crucifixion of Jesus, resurrection of Jesus
04:34 What is a messiah and what is its origin?
05:01 Jewish sources for a messiah
05:18 Rambam's criteria for a messiah
06:04 The origin of the virgin birth idea
06:14 Disqualifications of Jesus as the Jewish messiah
06:28 Paul's changes to Christian theology and praxis
07:23 Shift to a non-Jewish religion and Supersessionism
08:19 Appeal of conversion to Christianity
08:46 Spread of Christianity
08:57 Roman persecution of Christians
09:07 Constantine I and the Edict of Milan
09:30 Codification of Christianity
10:02 Christian persecution of Jews, the "Christ killers"
12:05 Christian attitudes towards Jews after the Holocaust
12:37 Outro

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About Jewish Story Explained: Understand three thousand years of Jewish history in these short videos based on the book Letters to Auntie Fori: The 5,000-Year History of the Jewish People and Their Faith by the renowned historian Sir Martin Gilbert. Learn the Jewish story from the ancient Israelites of the Bible to Hellenization, the Jews of the Middle Ages to modern day, and more.

About Unpacked: We provide nuanced insights by unpacking all things Jewish. People are complex and complicated — yet we’re constantly being pushed to oversimplify our world. At Unpacked we know that being complex makes us more interesting. Because of this, we break the world down with nuance and insight to drive your curiosity and challenge your thinking.

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[arthurmark]

What really amazes me is that people hate Jews but they worship Jesus, a Jew, and admire Paul, another Jew, who invented Christianity. This is beyond comprehension.

[oolooo]

So, according to this video, Paul invented all of Christian doctrine ? .This Pharisee of mega orthodox attitude and belief suddenly and for no reason converts to the persecuted sect that he was trying to extinguish (When this could only lead to torture, poverty, physical agony and death) and somehow has the power and influence to change every belief of the pre-existing Christians, even Jesus's Apostles .All these changes done for absolutely no reason .


Can we knock it off with the Secular obsession with Paul as some form of master manipulator or something like that ? .It is an attempt to discredit Christianity by claiming all of its doctrines come from one Man wanting to make them up for absolutely no reason despite losing everything in the process .

[AI-hxfx]

As a present-day Catholic, I look to the 1987 speech of Pope Saint John Paul II when he visited a Roman synagogue. He called the Jewish people our “elder brothers” in faith, and indeed Judaism is the root, with common teachings and values.

[MuhammadsMohel]

Jesus and The Jews are my two favorite things; They made the Light known to the rest of us.

[BAn-muqe]

Today, many Christians are beginning to reconsider everything they've been taught. They have come to the conclusion that HaShem NEVER abolished the laws for Shabbat or for keeping kosher and since Yeshua was Jewish, these Christians have decided to go back to obeying those laws. Many just have begun feeling a need to research and a need to learn more about Shabbat and Kashrut without anyone telling them anything.
Thank you again for this indepth historical account.

[NeedleWorkerMore]

Great educational video. We Christians will always pray for Israel's socio-economic justice.

[buskingkarma]

I'm a Christian who got saved at a late age of 36 and got baptised in the evangelical church, and never really qualified for fellowship(something that has to be earned in our denomination, I'm now fifty something and find myself spiritually confused! I know with all my heart God is real and saved me my past life of sin. But I find myself questioning things and feeling guilty for it! And I'm also fascinated with other religious beliefs, and Judaism, is becoming my favourite! I wasn't born Jewish but find myself attracted to them and really enjoying learning about them. I think it's so cool that they are God's chosen people.

[nomsoharunagaladima]

As a Christian I was brought up to view the Jews as God chosen people and treat them with love. I hope to visit Israel some day's. Jews and Christians will always be brother's

[patriciajohnson]

I don't know that the Jewish religion was so close to all the religion's I have study though out my life. This shows me that the BIBLE in any language is the true story of God.
" Thank You". You did a fantastic job with all your video's in this episode's. I signed up for more. Keep them coming please.
From Rochester NY USA .

[keiththomas]

Just wanted to point, in 63 BCE Rome wasn't an empire and General Pompey certainly wasn't an Emperor. He was a powerful figure for sure but clearly not Emperor...just thought I'd point that out even though it's not that relevant to the video 😊😊😊

[husnajalil]

As a Muslim I love studying other religion that have similarity to my religion, send love to everyone!!

[jdish]

As a Christian this series is extremely informative. Thank you

[yvvngmlaba]

as a religious studies scholar, this video explains better what my undergrad profs failed to do

[HamInHashomron]

Actually, Judaism & Christianity were prevalent neck to neck until Constantine. Some Roman nobles converted to Judaism like Titus' (who was horrible towards Judeans) nephew Onkelos, who translated the entire Torah into Aramaic; Emperor Nero's wife studied Judaism.

[billblancke]

Really enjoyed this! FYI I am going to steal the design of those shelves in the background. What a creative design. Looking forward to more.

[AT]

The thing that gets me is just how can any Christian overlook (I don't know exactly when it came about) Romans 11?

It's like one would have to be willfully blind or unknowing of this chapter and it's contents in order to hate or attack The Jewish People.

‭‭Romans‬ ‭11:17‭-‬36‬ ‭ESV‬‬
17 But if some of the branches were broken off, and you, although a wild olive shoot, were grafted in among the others and now share in the nourishing root of the olive tree,
18 do not be arrogant toward the branches. If you are, remember it is not you who support the root, but the root that supports you.
19 Then you will say, “Branches were broken off so that I might be grafted in.”
20 That is true. They were broken off because of their unbelief, but you stand fast through faith. So do not become proud, but fear.
21 For if G-d did not spare the natural branches, neither will he spare you.

22 Note then the kindness and the severity of G-d: severity toward those who have fallen, but G-d’s kindness to you, provided you continue in his kindness. Otherwise you too will be cut off.

23 And even they, if they do not continue in their unbelief, will be grafted in, for G-d has the power to graft them in again.

24 For if you were cut from what is by nature a wild olive tree, and grafted, contrary to nature, into a cultivated olive tree, how much more will these, the natural branches, be grafted back into their own olive tree.

25 Lest you be wise in your own sight, I do not want you to be unaware of this mystery, brothers: a partial hardening has come upon Israel, until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in.
26 And in this way all Israel will be saved, as it is written, “The Deliverer will come from Zion, he will banish ungodliness from Jacob”;
27 “and this will be my covenant with them when I take away their sins.”

28 As regards the gospel, they are enemies for your sake. But as regards election, they are beloved for the sake of their forefathers.
29 For the gifts and the calling of G-d are irrevocable.
30 For just as you were at one time disobedient to G-d but now have received mercy because of their disobedience,
31 so they too have now been disobedient in order that by the mercy shown to you they also may now receive mercy.
32 For G-d has consigned all to disobedience, that he may have mercy on all.

33 Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of G-d! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways!
34 “For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who has been his counselor?”
35 “Or who has given a gift to him that he might be repaid?”
36 For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen.

Seems pretty clear to me, I just don't understand how any Christian could Justify hatred or aggression against Jewish People with things like that in Scripture.

Even Jesus Himself said that He lays down His Life of His own accord:

‭‭John‬ ‭10:17‭-‬18‬ ‭ESV‬‬
17 For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life that I may take it up again.
18 No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it up again. This charge I have received from my Father.”

Idunno, it just gets to me sometimes.
The Christians back then, even some Christians today.

It's just unthinkable for me.

When I first became a Christian I read about how much The Father Loves His Son.

So I figured G-d would want me to hate Jewish People, or stay away from them.

But I remember one time I was watching a movie about a young Jewish boy and his family.
And I just had this feeling in my chest that I couldn't explain.

And I asked "Is it okay for me to Love The Jewish People?"

And I just felt The Holy Spirit inside me light up with a Bright Warmth and Joy.

Which is when I looked up Jewish Believers in Jesus and found YouTube Channels like "One for Israel".

Which is when I was pointed to Romans 11.

Ever since that day I've had this inexplicable Love for The Jewish People.

Romans 11 has been my favorite of all Chapters ever since.

Because it teaches that we should always Respect The Jewish People.

And in the context of the entire Bible, that we owe not only G-d, but The Jewish People also for the Blessings we're experiencing in Jesus today.

Anyway, I'll stop my ramble there.
It's just hard to see all the people against Israel right now.
And seeing Christians go there too is just so frustrating.

Anyway may G-d of Israel Bless and Protect Her and Her People, in Jesus name ✝️ 🇮🇱

[TheSebastianML]

These video make no difference between Yeshua and later Christianity, is like saying Moses' religion was modern Judaism.
Love to Israel from Mexico.

[keithowen]

You said “no where in the prophets does it say he (The messiah), rise from the dead, preforms miracles or is born of a virgin”. However a young woman is a virgin until marriage in Jewish customs and traditions. Read Isaiah 7:13, 14. Or if Isaiah 35:4-6 is not considered for miracles of healing or the story of Jonah which Jesus claimed would be the only sign given the Jews for resurrection.

[danielfillit]

Paul taught that circumcision was not necessary for the non Jews, he never canceled the Jewish law to establish a new religion.

[mobelue]

You’re off on Constantine’s vision. It’s not a cross over the sun. It was chi rho. Or we would say and X on top of a P which is the Greek rho.