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Abomination Quote by Saint John Chrysostom

“Before they committed the crime of crimes, before they killed their Master, before the cross, before the slaying of Christ, [Jewish sacrifices were] an abomination.” quote by Saint John Chrysostom
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“Before they committed the crime of crimes, before they killed their Master, before the cross, before the slaying of Christ, [Jewish sacrifices were] an abomination.”

Saint John Chrysostom

About This Quote

Source Homily: On the Sacrifices of the Jews, 4th century

He condemns Jewish rituals as abominable, reflecting early Christian anti‑Jewish sentiment.

In simple terms: He disparages Jewish worship as sinful.

Key Takeaway

Recognize historical religious bias.

Themes

religion prejudice interfaith

Mood

critical historical

Type

theological controversial

When to use this quote

  • interfaith dialogue
  • historical study
  • education on bias

Key Concepts

early Christian polemics theology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we address historic religious bias?
  • What impact do such views have today?
A Different Perspective

Such statements fuel intolerance and misrepresentation.

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