
religionMay 18, 202330:59pending
Johannes Eisenmenger: Deception, Faith, and Antisemitism
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Learn about the bonkers life of Johannes Eisenmenger, a man who spent 19 years under false pretenses within the Jewish community. Over those 19 years, he meticulously studied the Talmud, and eventually wrote a wild 2000-page text about the evils of the Talmud. In this episode, Yael and Schwab explore the personal motives, societal implications, and long-lasting effects of his actions. Join us as we dissect this tale of deception and bigotry in the light of history, faith, and human behavior.
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This episode was hosted by Jonathan Schwab and Yael Steiner. Our education lead is Dr. Henry Abramson. Audio was edited by Rob Pera, and we’re produced by Rivky Stern.
For more on Johannes Eisenmenger, and this episode: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KeADzNKcvU0A5UjvwAwnA0SONmunnrGxFCjaD8Kpr3o/edit?usp=sharing
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