Our Hands Are Stained with Blood [Paperback]

Michael L. Brown (Author), Don Wilkerson (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 1992

From the first "Christian" persecutions of the Jews in the fourth century to the horrors of the Holocaust, from Israel-bashing in today's press to anti-Semitism in today's pulpits, this shocking and painful book tells the tragic story that every Christian must hear.

Product Details

• Paperback: 251 pages
• Publisher: Destiny Image Publishers (July 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1560430680
• ISBN-13: 978-1560430681
• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.6 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,175 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #14 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Religious Studies > Sociology
  • #24 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Judaism
  • #30 in Books > History > World > Religious > Christianity

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Book Description

From the first "Christian" persecutions of the Jews in the fourth century to the horrors of the Holocaust, from Israel-bashing in today's press to anti-Semitism in today's pulpits, this shocking and painful book tells the tragic story that every Christian must hear.

Product Details

• Paperback: 251 pages
• Publisher: Destiny Image Publishers (July 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1560430680
• ISBN-13: 978-1560430681
• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.6 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,175 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #14 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Religious Studies > Sociology
  • #24 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Judaism
  • #30 in Books > History > World > Religious > Christianity

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54 of 66 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The tragic story of the Church and the Jewish people. December 4, 2002

By M. D Roberts

Format:Paperback

This excellent book, which desperately needed to be written, is devoted primarily to the tragic relationship between the Christian Church and the Jewish people.

The writer strives to impart to Christians the recognition of their legacy & heritage from the Jews that indeed existed in the early days of the Church whose members were nearly all Jews themselves.

The author also studies the 'Israel bashing' in today's press/media together with the anti-Israel bias of the UN in relation to the Middle East situation. This plus the 'Christian' persecution of the Jews through the ages and even anti-Semtism preached through some channels of the 'Church' today.

Included foremost is the flawed doctrine taught in some areas of 'replacement theology', which teaches that the 'Church' has 'replaced' Israel in all of God's promises. Despite these Divine promises being made directly to and in relation to the people and nation of Israel, and where those promises were unequivocally & unconditionally everlasting !

Further to this the author actually examines & emphasises many of these Divine promises to Israel & the Jewish people in Scripture, past, present and future (Old & New Testaments).

This superb book stresses in no uncertain terms that Christians need to understand the pain and suffering that countless 'pseudo-Christians' have brought upon the Jewish people over the years and the increasing necessity now for a healing and reconciliation of some magnitude.

The writer illustrates that without an understanding of Scripture, many readers will fail to understand or in any way comprehend, the hatred and vilification towards the Jews throughout history & even the present day.... The author reveals the force/person behind the massacres, the holocausts, the attempted genocide of the Jews and the attempts to destroy the State of Israel.

That force being the Devil/Satan, whose passionate hatred and despising of the Jews is a reflection of his hatred of God outlined in the Bible. The same God of Abraham, Isaac & Jacob and their descendants, the Jewish people. The people through whom God has chosen to reveal his plan of Salvation, His prophetic plan to return the Jewish people to their Land in the latter days and His prophetic plans for the nation surrounding where the Messiah will return.

By destroying the Jewish people & their state, it is highly likely that Satan will be trying to fulfill his own probable intent of destroying God's prophetic plans in relation to His People and Land, of proving God's promises to be false and subsequently to have thwarted God's plans. Plans revealed that have promised that the Jewish people and Israel will never cease to exist and that God's promises will indeed be fulfilled.

To those dubious amongst you I can only recommend that you get a copy of this book, read it for yourself and actually put everything to an intense personal scrutiny...irrespective of which faith, if any that you profess. This is a message and a book that should not, indeed cannot, be ignored. Read more ›

32 of 39 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential reading to understanding the Bible June 9, 2001

By Albert Cerussi

Format:Paperback

This book is astounding and will make you cry and rejoice all in one reading. The author, a Messianiac Jew (believer in Yeshua, or Jesus), delivers a powerful message about the relationship between God and His chosen people, the Jews. The book dispells a number of commonly held misconceptions about the Jewish people and Christian views of Israel. He does this through historical writings and Biblical references. You will be amazed at the number of anti-semitic comments a number of "promminent christians' have made, including popes and Martin Luther. There is a detailed discussion about some incredible bias from the media; it is all in there. The author also has many Scriptures to explain those who believe (in error) that the Church has somehow replaced Israel. All of this is done in a loving, and non-arrogant tone which I appreciated.

I would recommend this book to any Christian. To see the hideous statements/actions made by christians towards the Jews will break you heart, and help you understand God's heart a little better. I would also recommend this book to any Jew. You will begin to understand what Yeshua (Jesus) and Rabbi Saul (Paul) really said, and to see that the Christianity in the Bible is not what has been on display in the anti-semitic 'church'.

22 of 28 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book May 16, 2002

By A Customer

Format:Paperback

Worth every penny and more, this book tells it like it was and is. Covers from the first Christian persecution of the Jews to the Holocaust through today. No-one could ever be the same towards the Jewish people after reading this book!

Highly Recommend!

15 of 19 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars The Truth Hurts March 18, 2001

By Moving Forward

Format:Paperback

After centuries of persecution and anti-semetic feelings towards the Jewish people, the truth is clear, The Church (our) hands are stained with blood. I read this book almost a year ago and the message still touches my heart. If you want to know the extent at which you have been effected by anti-semetic feelings towards the Jewish people, read this book. Dr. Brown, a Messianic Jew, is a scholar and does a very complete job of handling the anti-semetic attitudes of past Church leaders who are highly recognized and respected. This book is very helpful in it's history and in it's tenderness and forgiveness offered to the Church for her persecution of the Jews. Dr. Brown also very scholarly answers the assumptions and speculations that Church has replaced the Jewish people as God's chosen people. No, God will save the Jewish people. The veil will be removed and they will see their Messiah and turn to him with all their hearts. And the Church and Israel will kiss. Glory!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Review of Our Hands are Stained With Blood April 20, 2009

By Mary Martha

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Oh, my word, this book is a must read. Michael Brown does a great job at getting his point across about the understanding of the persecution of the Jews and the future and our place in it. We need to know this information and I am so changed by knowing it. I recommend this book to anyone no matter the level of knowledge you have on the matter.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful book October 17, 2008

By Gayle Dockery

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Everyone should read this book especially anyone charged with teaching in Church or in a Christian school they should teach this book as well. Well written and brief like most of Dr. Brown's books, Dr. Brown fairly looks at Chruch history how Anti-Semitism snuck in and harmed the Jewish people and our testimony world wide and how that can still posion us today. We all need to be aware of this information

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Historical Truth That Should Never Be Forgotten March 24, 2013

By Roger Millhouse

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This book is a thought provoking research detailed on the history of anti-semitism throughout the generations. The Inquisitions, the Holocaust, and the flawed replacement theology. It establishes the truth that the Jewish people have NEVER been forgotten. It reminds the wild branch, the Church their role is to provoke the Jews to jealousy. This done by love. God's promises are irrevocable. The Church has been expanded into the family of God. Salvation is for all, first for the Jew, than for the Gentile. This is still proper protocol. From the 2nd century onward, the sentiment started as, "You will not live among us as Jews" Than it progressed to "you will not live among us" than it progresed to "You will not live" with Hitler's attempt at complete eradication. 6,000,000. Babies slaughtered. Michael Brown establishes these very visceral images to sear into our brain. True believers need to remember the Messiah they profess to believe in is not a blond haired blue eye European, but a middle eastern Jew from the TRIBE of Judah. The first century believers were primarily JEWISH. The twelve disciples were primarily JEWISH. the Bible is written mostly by Jews, to Jews, and by extension to the rest of the nations to read. The issue of salvation is Jewish in thought and concept. The Messianic Age is Jewish in thought and concept. Humanity's redemption is Jewish in concept by the Elohim of Avraham, Yihtzak, and Yakov. It was natural and physical born Israel restored in 1948 that fulfilled prophecy. It was a pure language of Hebrew that was restored fulfilling Jewish prophecy. It is the land of Israel restored that fulfilled Jewish prophecy. It is physical and natural born Jews brought back to the lands of physical Israel.... Since the victory of 1967, Israel has given back 90% of the lands it claimed in the 6 days war. It was the Arabs that are responsible for the displacement of the refugees as they told them to leave when they come to annhilate Israel. Israel was never annhilated. The eradication of the Jews will always be their intent. Scriptural prophecy warns what will occur when they rally to conspire and destroy Israel. It will not bode well for them. The Church needs to understand and remember their place alongside the Jews, not in replace of them. A sincere honest believer after reading this will piece by agonizing piece have the lens removed of their subconscious jewish hostility or jewish indifference. What is important to the Jewish King should be important to us all. The Church in it's present state needs to be persistent in it's teshuvah before God and before the Jews. It needs more tears. Hatred and hostility will only make the Jews turn away, not provoke them to jealousy. This book is an excellent compilation of truths and history need to NEVER be forgotten. Read more ›