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Carroll, whose love for the Catholic Church . . . is not only matched by a lovingly critical eye. . . but an urgent plea that Rome set another course.' Boston GlobeIn this bold and moving book sure to spark heated debate, novelist, cultural critic, and National Book Awardwinning author James Carroll maps the profoundly troubling twothousandyear course of the Churchs battle against Judaism and faces the crisis of faith it has provoked in his own life as a Catholic. More than a chronicle of religion, this dark history is the central tragedy of Western civilization, its fault lines reaching deep into our culture.The Churchs failure to protest the Holocaust the infamous silence of Pius XII is only part of the story: the death camps, Carroll shows, are the culmination of a long, entrenched tradition of antiJudaism. From Gospel accounts of the death of Jesus on the cross, to Constantines transformation of the cross into a sword, to the rise of blood libels, scapegoating, and modern antiSemitism, Carroll reconstructs the dramatic story of the Churchs conflict not only with Judaism but with itself. Yet in tracing the arc of this narrative, he implicitly affirms that it did not necessarily have to be so. There were roads not taken, heroes forgotten; new roads can be taken yet. Demanding that the Church finally face this past in full, Carroll calls for a fundamental rethinking of the deepest questions of Christian faith. Only then can Christians, Jews, and all who carry the burden of this history begin to forge a new future.Drawing on his wellknown talents as a storyteller and memoirist, and weaving historical research through an intensely personal examination of conscience, Carroll has created a work of singular power and urgency. Constantine's Sword is a brave and affecting reckoning with difficult truths that will touch every reader.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Constantine's Sword: The Church and the Jews, A History'? A: 'Constantine's Sword' explores the historical relationship between the Catholic Church and Judaism, focusing on the Church's long-standing tradition of anti-Judaism and its implications, particularly during the Holocaust.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Constantine's Sword' is James Carroll, a novelist, cultural critic, and National Book Award-winning author.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Constantine's Sword' has a total of 756 pages.
- Q: What format is 'Constantine's Sword' available in? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: When was 'Constantine's Sword' published? A: The book was published on April 1, 2002.
- Q: Is 'Constantine's Sword' suitable for readers interested in history and religion? A: Yes, 'Constantine's Sword' is suitable for readers interested in the intersection of history, religion, and cultural critique, particularly regarding Judaism and Christianity.
- Q: What type of reader would benefit from this book? A: Readers seeking a critical examination of the Church's historical actions and its impact on Jewish communities will find this book particularly enlightening.
- Q: Does the book include personal reflections from the author? A: Yes, James Carroll weaves his personal experiences and reflections throughout the narrative, adding depth to the historical analysis.
- Q: What is the tone of 'Constantine's Sword'? A: The tone of the book is both critical and reflective, urging readers to confront difficult truths about history and faith.
- Q: Are there any key events discussed in 'Constantine's Sword'? A: Key events discussed include the Church's response to the Holocaust, the death of Jesus, and the evolution of anti-Judaism throughout history.