Now a Jew, in the dictionary, is one who is descended from…
“Now a Jew, in the dictionary, is one who is descended from the ancient tribes of Judea, or one who is regarded as descended from that tribe. That's what it says in the dictionary; but you and I know what a Jew is - One Who Killed Our Lord. And although there should be a statute of limitations for that crime, it seems that those who neither have the actions nor the gait of Christians, pagan or not, will bust us out, unrelenting dues, for another deuce.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The quote expresses a hateful, anti-Semitic stereotype, attributing collective blame to Jews for the death of Jesus, and suggests perpetual punishment.
In simple terms: Anti‑Jewish slur blaming Jews for Jesus' death.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and reject hateful stereotypes.
Themes
prejudice
religion
stereotypes
blame
hate
Mood
angry
condemnatory
critical
Type
political
controversial
inflammatory
When to use this quote
- religious discourse
- political rhetoric
- online harassment
- education on tolerance
Key Concepts
collective guilt
scapegoating
historical revisionism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does attributing collective guilt affect social cohesion?
- What historical facts contradict this claim?
A Different Perspective
Such sweeping blame ignores individual responsibility and fuels bigotry.