CRIME OF CHRISTENDOM's proposition is that belief in the orthodox Christian Creed (Divinity of Christ, virgin birth, atonement for humanity's sins, "polytheistic" Trinity, Crucifixion, Ressurection, etc.) is inherently "anti-Semitic" and "bigoted." Bratton complains throughout that despite of the Church's massive liberalization during the past fifty years (this book was published in the late '60's) it has not changed its theology, which is at fault because it is "anti-Semitic." That's not the point. Christianity is a religion, and every religion has specific dogmas which cannot be contradicted because they happen to be offensive to those who would destroy them. Hinduism believes in reincarnation, Buddhism holds that Siddhartha Gautama became "enlightened," and Islam holds that God's greatest and last prophet is Mohammed. Are these religions "anti-Semitic" because they hold specific dogmas that make them unique from Judaism? Do all of these individual theologies make them responsible for the Holocaust as Christianity's theology apparently is? Does Jewish belief in their "Chosen People" status make them inherently anti-Christian? Just didactic diversion.

Bratton also goes on about how the theology of Judaism is more inclusive and universal that that of Christianity. This is not the case. Christianity is a universal faith, based on an individual's relationship with God. Judaism is a tribal faith, based on a pseudo-race/religion's own survival and exploitation of other races and religions. Furthermore, the author ALWAYS takes the pro-Jewish position, and makes Jews appear blameless, while Christians are always portrayed as bloodthirsty animals. The great Christian Church Fathers, theologians, philosophers and scholars are slandered as redneck-style hatemongers.

Some Christians have questioned the Talmud as it relates to Jewish religious practice and belief. This author obviously does not know much about the Talmud, because he says that it does not mention Christ. In fact, the Talmud uses metaphors in several places for Christ and takes credit for His crucifixion without even mentioning the Romans.

Overall, this book is a concoction that serves the purpose of the demonization of Christians and the beatification of Jews. This is not to say that Jews have not suffered unfairly at the hands of Christians in certain instances, but by no means are they always innocent and Christians always guilty.

Derek Pillion's comment that Christ's name is mentioned as a metaphore in the Talmud is a fabrication in his own mind .The author of this book was a Christion professor with an obvious knowledge far greater than that of Pillion. The book reflects the truth that Christion history blames the Jews for the crucifixtion because it suits their purpose in having a scapegoat.
Hate is the fuel that feeds the fire of Christianity.

The Crime of Christiandom, unfortunately was written too late to help the millions of Jews who suffered and died under the hands and terror of Christianity. It is a book which deserves to be read by people of all faiths as it exposes the hypocracy of so called "christian love ".
The cement and dogma holding Christianity together has always been, hate of the Jews and this book says it all !
The review on this website by Derek Pillion should be viewed in the context of his other reviews referencing books exposing Christionity for what it is !