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Yaseen, Leonard C., 1912-

The Jesus connection : to triumph over anti-Semitism / Leonard C. Yaseen. - New York : Crossroad, 1985. - xvi, 154 p., [42] p. of plates : ports. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents: An awkward historical fact --
Prior shock --
The Jesus connection --
One God --
Jesus and Judaism --
The crucifixion --
Christianity and anti-Semitism --
Rome and early Christianity --
Boomerang --
A reversal of directions --
Brotherhood in bed --
Defusing differences --
The Jewish connection.

Summary: A discussion of Jewish/Christian relations over the centuries. Also provides a listing of Jews who have made lasting contributions to the world of music, science, the arts, politics, jurisprudence, mass media, and other fields.

ISBN: 0824507185 (pbk.) : $9.95

LCCN: 85006633

Subjects--Personal Names:
Jesus Christ--Jewish interpretations.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Christianity and antisemitism.
Jews--Intellectual life.--United States

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
United States--Civilization--Jewish influences.
United States--Civilization--20th century.

LC Class. No.: BM 620 / .Y37 1985

Dewey Class. No.: 296.3/872