American scholar Jerry Schiffhorst is the author of numerous books on literature and writing. Dr. Schiffhorst has 45 years teaching experience and currently offers Central Florida workshops on writing. He is a frequent speaker on historical and literary topics at community venues such as the English Speaking Union and The University Club.
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"Pope John XXIII... and the Jews" presented by Dr. Gerald J. SchiffhorstListen as Dr. Gerald J. Schiffhorst, University of Central Florida Professor Emeritus, presents Pope John XXIII...and the Jews to an interfaith group at Saint Margaret Mary Church Parish Center, June 7, 2017.
Program description: Pope St. John XXIII changed forever the relations between Christians and Jews. This program looks at the remarkable man, Angelo Roncalli, his diplomatic work during World War II that included rescuing thousands of Jews, and his leadership as Pope (1958-63) to address the religious roots of anti-Semitism. Remembered as a great peacemaker by Catholics and Jews alike, "Good Pope John" was called by the Chief Rabbi of Buenos Aires "a man truly created in the image of God."
"Pope John XXIII... and the Jews" presented by Dr. Gerald J. Schiffhorst, Part III
Listen as Dr. Gerald J. Schiffhorst, University of Central Florida Professor Emeritus, presents Pope John XXIII...and the Jews to an interfaith group at Saint Margaret Mary Church Parish Center, June 7, 2017.
Program description: Pope St. John XXIII changed forever the relations between Christians and Jews. This program looks at the remarkable man, Angelo Roncalli, his diplomatic work during World War II that included rescuing thousands of Jews, and his leadership as Pope (1958-63) to address the religious roots of anti-Semitism. Remembered as a great peacemaker by Catholics and Jews alike, "Good Pope John" was called by the Chief Rabbi of Buenos Aires "a man truly created in the image of God."
"Pope John XXIII... and the Jews" presented by Dr. Gerald J. Schiffhorst, Part II
Listen as Dr. Gerald J. Schiffhorst, University of Central Florida Professor Emeritus, presents Pope John XXIII...and the Jews to an interfaith group at Saint Margaret Mary Church Parish Center, June 7, 2017.
Program description: Pope St. John XXIII changed forever the relations between Christians and Jews. This program looks at the remarkable man, Angelo Roncalli, his diplomatic work during World War II that included rescuing thousands of Jews, and his leadership as Pope (1958-63) to address the religious roots of anti-Semitism. Remembered as a great peacemaker by Catholics and Jews alike, "Good Pope John" was called by the Chief Rabbi of Buenos Aires "a man truly created in the image of God."
"Pope John XXIII... and the Jews" presented by Dr. Gerald J. Schiffhorst, Part I
Listen as Dr. Gerald J. Schiffhorst, University of Central Florida Professor Emeritus, presents Pope John XXIII...and the Jews to an interfaith group at Saint Margaret Mary Church Parish Center, June 7, 2017.
Program description: Pope St. John XXIII changed forever the relations between Christians and Jews. This program looks at the remarkable man, Angelo Roncalli, his diplomatic work during World War II that included rescuing thousands of Jews, and his leadership as Pope (1958-63) to address the religious roots of anti-Semitism. Remembered as a great peacemaker by Catholics and Jews alike, "Good Pope John" was called by the Chief Rabbi of Buenos Aires "a man truly created in the image of God."