Judaizing Jesus: How New Testament Scholars Created the Ecumenical Golem

In this provocative examination, Robert M. Price invites readers to explore the complex interplay between the life of Jesus and the interpretations that have shaped Christian thought through the ages. He delves into the ways in which New Testament scholars have, perhaps unintentionally, crafted an image of Jesus that aligns more closely with ecumenical ideals than with historical realities. Price’s critical approach challenges conventional narratives, urging a reconsideration of how Jesus has been understood in light of Jewish tradition and early Christian writings.

Throughout the narrative, Price weaves together historical analysis and theological critique, illuminating the discrepancies between the authentic Jewish context of Jesus' teachings and subsequent interpretations that have stripped much of this heritage away. By dissecting the nuanced evolution of these beliefs, he seeks to reveal the implications of this “ecumenical golem,” provoking thought about the true essence of faith and the historical figure behind it.