The Lie That Killed Millions (And Still Exists)

The deicide accusation against Jews explains the origins of Christian antisemitism, church violence, and centuries of persecutionThis episode examines the charge of deicide not as abstract theology, but as a historical crime with real victims and lasting consequences. The claim that Jews were collectively responsible for killing God became one of the most destructive ideas in Western history, shaping doctrine, law, and popular violence for centuries.We trace how a theological accusation migrated into sermons, statutes, and social norms. How it legitimized pogroms, expulsions, forced conversions, and cultural exclusion. And how, even after belief weakened, the moral logic of deicide survived, reappearing in modern antisemitism with secular language and political disguise.This is not a polemic. It is a historical audit. Who made the accusation. Why it endured. What it did to Jewish communities across generations. And why understanding deicide is essential to understanding antisemitism today.Paid Advertising 1. Coach for ChangeURL: https://coachforchange.co.uk/Empower your leadership journey through tailored executive and team coaching fromCoach for Change — guiding professionals to clearer goals, better communication, andstronger influence.2. YallaganThis episode of Echoes of Jewish History is sponsored by Yallagan.Yallagan is a global platform that centralizes Jewish events, programs, and communityinitiatives into one secure, searchable ecosystem—connecting individuals andorganizations to Jewish life worldwide.Learn more or explore events at:https://yallagan.com"3. FluenTalk This episode of Echoes of Jewish History is sponsored by FluenTalk.FluenTalk provides personalized, one-on-one language instruction in English, Hebrew, Spanish, and Yiddish. Every lesson is tailored to the individual, delivered remotely, and focused on real progress with a dedicated teacher.Learn more or start a free trial at:https://myfluentalk.com