Avoiding Antisemitism: A Guide for Christians

By Eric M. Vanden Eykel, Meredith J. C. Warren, Sarah E. Rollens

Good intentions aren't enough to keep antisemitism out of the church. We need real tools.

Avoiding Antisemitism: A Guide for Christians gives readers exactly that: a practical, research-backed framework for recognizing and rooting out anti-Jewish ideas before they take hold in Christian contexts. This concise, accessible book doesn't just name the problem; it equips readers to act.

Drawing on extensive expertise in biblical studies and religious studies, the authors guide readers through the specific pressure points in Christian tradition where anti-Jewish sentiment is most likely to emerge: the faith-versus-law divide, Jesus's relationship with the Pharisees, old and new covenant frameworks, passion plays, and more. Each chapter unpacks the theological and practical stakes through biblical references and real-world case studies.

Rigorously researched yet written for general readers, Avoiding Antisemitism is an essential resource for ministry leaders, lay readers and educators, and anyone serious about recognizing and resisting antisemitism in religious contexts, public discourse, and everyday life.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0802885624
• ISBN13: 9780802885623
• Release Date: February 2027
• Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
• Length: 192 Pages