Political correctness in the Bible regarding Jews

So the bible should lie? It was only "religious leaders" that called for Christ to be crucified?

mathinspiration said:

Would it be more political correct and less anti- Semite if the word Jews were removed from text and replaced with religious leaders ? Blame Jews for death of Christ would be eliminated and avoiding harm to innocent people who really had nothing to do with Christ’s death whether you believe it or not or in his existence?

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No. Jesus is Jewish after the flesh as well as all the apostles and most of the 1st century Church. Besides, there were religious leaders among the Jews. Nope, no revisionism for the PC crowd.
Besides, it was more than just Jews who were responsible...

for truly in this city there were gathered together against your holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, along with the Gentiles and the peoples of Israel, to do whatever your hand and your plan had predestined to take place.
(Act 4:27-28)

mathinspiration said:

Would it be more political correct and less anti- Semite if the word Jews were removed from text and replaced with religious leaders ? Blame Jews for death of Christ would be eliminated and avoiding harm to innocent people who really had nothing to do with Christ’s death whether you believe it or not or in his existence?

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In this case, you would not be translating the Bible but re-writing it.

ALL of us are responsible for Christ's death. Haven't you heard?

mathinspiration said:

Would it be more political correct and less anti- Semite if the word Jews were removed from text and replaced with religious leaders ? Blame Jews for death of Christ would be eliminated and avoiding harm to innocent people who really had nothing to do with Christ’s death whether you believe it or not or in his existence?

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Technically Jesus died for our sins. That doesn't mean we wished him dead...as did the Jews. If you want to know about today's Jewish attitude toward Jesus Christ, ask them about it. Be prepared for answers that might surprise you.

It's been a while since I took Greek, but IIRC the word that is often translated as "Jews" is actually "Judeans", which i think makes a difference.

mathinspiration said:

Would it be more political correct and less anti- Semite if the word Jews were removed from text and replaced with religious leaders ? Blame Jews for death of Christ would be eliminated and avoiding harm to innocent people who really had nothing to do with Christ’s death whether you believe it or not or in his existence?

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What about the clear warnings concerning adding and taking away from scripture?

Deuteronomy 4:2, Deuteronomy 12:32, and Revelation 22:18-19 come to mind.

Most of the New Testament was written by Jews, and they at times criticized other Jews (who began by criticizing Christ). I think recognizing the Jewish context in which Christianity first arose, both for the believing Jews and the unbelieving Jews, is a much more important and constructive step. Recognizing how Jewish the Apostles were is an important step against anti-Semitism, IMO.

mathinspiration said:

Would it be more political correct and less anti- Semite if the word Jews were removed from text and replaced with religious leaders ? Blame Jews for death of Christ would be eliminated and avoiding harm to innocent people who really had nothing to do with Christ’s death whether you believe it or not or in his existence?

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I like it!
Exodus 12:31-35, from the NMW2019 (New Mathisnpiration Version)

31 During the night Pharaoh summoned Moses and Aaron and said, “Up! Leave my people, you and the religious leaders! Go, worship the LORD as you have requested.
32 Take your flocks and herds, as you have said, and go. And also bless me.”
33 The Egyptians urged the religious leaders to hurry and leave the country. “For otherwise,” they said, “we will all die!”
34 So the religious leaders took their dough before the yeast was added, and carried it on their shoulders in kneading troughs wrapped in clothing.
35 The religious leaders did as Moses instructed and asked the Egyptians for articles of silver and gold and for clothing.

mathinspiration said:

Would it be more political correct and less anti- Semite if the word Jews were removed from text and replaced with religious leaders ? Blame Jews for death of Christ would be eliminated and avoiding harm to innocent people who really had nothing to do with Christ’s death whether you believe it or not or in his existence?

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I wouldn't remove it all together but I get your point. In the bible we have the Israelites yet today they are Israelis so there is a separation from opinions of one group over the other.

Interestingly the word used for "Jews" in the NT is the same word used for "Judea" or "Jewish" so as to separate the biblical use without compromising it I would think "Judean" might be an acceptable translation or simply "of Judea".

for example Jh 5:18 says "...the Jews were seeking all the more to kill Him..." this would change to "the Judeans were seeking all the more to kill Him..."

now although the vast majority says "Jews" there are some that say "Jewish leaders" (NLT, ISV, NET, NHEB) and the CEV just says "Leaders" so it is probably already a discussion but still most seem to think "Jew" is a good translation

mathinspiration said:

Would it be more political correct and less anti- Semite if the word Jews were removed from text and replaced with religious leaders ? Blame Jews for death of Christ would be eliminated and avoiding harm to innocent people who really had nothing to do with Christ’s death whether you believe it or not or in his existence?

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You say "blame" Jews for Christs death.

Blame implies an unfair or unjust accusation. Let's take a look at what the scripture says.

There was a custom, where a prisoner could be released in front of a crowd and Christ was entered into such a process Matthew 27:15-17, against Barabbas. Barabbas was murderer and Insurgent matthew 27:16. Pilate appealed to the (Jewish) crowd who they wanted to release, Jesus or Barabbas. The crowd chose to release Barabbas Matthew 27:21. Not only did they elect Barabbas to be freed but they had Christ crucified Matthew 27:22. So they are historically responsible by their own testimony Matthew 27:25

Christ was Jewish but he was also our Christian God,so.

I don't believe Jesus was a victim he was a volunteer of Gods preordained plan but to change the account of the Gospel is unrealistic.

I have been accused of having killed Jesus. Hear are my answers:
1. I’m not 2000 years old;
2. If Jesus had not been crucified the he would not have died for your sins; and
3. If Jesus had not risen on the third day there would be no Christianity.

So, if you think I’m responsible, your welcome.

ruthiesea said:

I have been accused of having killed Jesus. Hear are my answers:
1. I’m not 2000 years old;
2. If Jesus had not been crucified the he would not have died for your sins; and
3. If Jesus had not risen on the third day there would be no Christianity.

So, if you think I’m responsible, your welcome.

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I'm not laughing in derision; I'm laughing in appreciation.

ruthiesea said:

I have been accused of having killed Jesus. Hear are my answers:
1. I’m not 2000 years old;
2. If Jesus had not been crucified the he would not have died for your sins; and
3. If Jesus had not risen on the third day there would be no Christianity.

So, if you think I’m responsible, your welcome.

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You personally are not responsible and the Jewish people today are removed from that time period,as you pointed out it happened two thousand years ago.

A problem I see is Jews want to sidestep their historical role in Christs death altogether and shift accountability on the Roman authorities and pretty much pretend they had no part in it historically. They had a part in it as I illustrated in my OP.

I think Jews today generally have quite a negative view towards our (Christian) lord Jesus, apart from the messianic Jews. God bless them Jews. Although it appears the non-messianic Jews marginalize and discriminate the Jews that do or want to follow Christ,so we can't pretend that Jews generally have a favorable view towards Jesus,they don't.

The account in the Gospel is historically accurate so unless people have an interest in telling lies or deceiving it should stay that way.