Politics · 15 · Jeremiah and Baruch

Minimalism and modern Israel

Jacob Wright notes that minimalist claims that Judeans fabricated ties to ancient Israel can echo Christian supersessionism and be used to undermine the modern state of Israel.

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The evidence shows the authors built on older writings, many from the monarchic period.

Source: Why the Bible Began, pp. 242

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