Jews as "Elder Brothers"

Pope John Paul II: In His Own Words

Introduction
On Israel
On the Holocaust
On Judaism
	Shared Spiritual Patrimony
	Recalling the Common Heritage of Jews and Christians
	Anti-Semitism is Unjustified and Reprehensible
	Abhorrence for Genocide Against Jews
	"A Special Relationship" with Heirs of Patriarchs and Prophets of Israel
	Importance of Dialogue Based on Sincere Esteem
	Jews as "Elder Brothers"
	Sincere Sorrow for the Suffering of the Jews
	Spiritual Unity with Jews
	Address to Jewish Community
	Opposing Anti-Semitism and Xenophobia
	To German Bishops: Commitment to Protecting Jews
	The Need to Triumph Over the Antagonisms of the Past
	The Right of Jews to Return to the Land of Their Ancestors
	Jews and Christians Must Be a Blessing to One Another
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On Judaism

During the Homily the Pope recalled his visit to the synagogue:

There is one other event which transcends the limits of the year, since it is measured in centuries and millennia in the history of this city and of this Church. I thank Divine Providence that I was able to visit our "elder brothers" in the faith of Abraham in their Roman Synagogue! Blessed be the God of our fathers! The God of peace!

December 31, 1986

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