Trudy Gold
Failed and False Messiahs and “Other Zions”
Summary
The lecture discusses the historical context of messianic figures in Judaism, focusing on the period of the Second Temple. The development of messianic concepts, emphasizing the significance of salvation in Judaism, the failed revolt of Bar Kokhba against Roman rule, and the resulting diaspora are explored. The discussion extends to false messiahs like David Alroy and David Reuveni, exploring their roles in challenging times and the influence of their stories, particularly in literature. The lecture also delves into historical events and figures within the context of messianic aspirations in Jewish history.
Trudy Gold
Trudy Gold was the CEO of the London Jewish Cultural Centre and a founding member of the British delegation to the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA). Throughout her career she taught modern Jewish history at schools, universities, and to adult groups and ran seminars on Holocaust education in the UK, Eastern Europe, and China. She also led Jewish educational tours all over the world. Trudy was the educational director of the student resources “Understanding the Holocaust” and “Holocaust Explained” and the author of The Timechart History of Jewish Civilization.
Because it means swine, pig swine.
You have to go into psychology here. Judaism is the father religion so if you want to be a Freudian, you have to destroy the Father. Also, the problem particularly with Christianity, as it develops amongst the pagans who Christianize, the notion grows of who is responsible for the killing of God? The Jews. You are writing the gospels under Roman rule, you are not going to blame the Romans. So you blame the Jews.