Now we must ask: Who exactly were Jesus' accusers? Who insisted that he be condemned to death? We must take note of the different answers that the Gospels give to this question. According to John it was simply "the Jews". But John's use of this expression does not in any way indicate — as the modern reader might suppose — the people of Israel in general, even less is it "racist" in character.
—POPE BENEDICT XVI
Read the full excerpt here.Pope Benedict's words on who was guilty for Jesus' death have caused a stir worldwide. Here's a partial listing of news outlets that have covered this story and links to their coverage:
- BBC: Pope Benedict: Jewish people not guilty for Jesus death
- Catholic News Service: In book, pope says Jesus' death cannot be blamed on Jewish people
- Christianity Today: Pope Benedict points finger at who killed Jesus
- CNN: Jews did not kill Jesus, pope writes in new book
- The Daily: Settled After 2,000 Years
- JTA: Pope wins praise for repudiating Jewish guilt for Jesus’ death
- NY Daily News: Pope Benedict strikes welcome blow against rising world anti-Semitism with his new book about Jesus
- Reuters: Pope book says Jews not guilty of Christ's death
- Sydney Morning Herald: Jews in the clear on death of Christ
- United Press International: Pope: Jews not to blame for crucifixion
- USA Today: Pope's new book says Jewish people not guilty of Jesus' death
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