Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

Jesus Was Jewish

Lately I've seen a poem or two
   claiming that Jesus wasn't born a Jew
but rather a 'Palestinian child'
   a claim inaccurate and really quite wild 

When Jesus was born, there was no 'Palestine'
   That name was created at a later time
by the Romans to wipe away all traces of Jewish Israel
   A tactic unsuccessful, it never worked very well.  

Jesus was born in the Galilee, circa 4 BCE
   and crucified 33 years later, about 30 CE, you see
When the Romans captured the Temple (70 C.E.) 40 years later --
   That's when the revisionist idea of 'Palestine' first gained favor  

Jesus was as Jewish as Moses, the Jews' greatest Rebbe
   Those who don't get that, let them go study history

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Kim Rodrigues November 14, 2019 at 10:27 AM Yes, Jesus was Jewish, indeed! Subtly and not so people try to change history. The savior died on the cross, a sacrifice for you and me. Oh, how I love him. Gershon Wolf November 14, 2019 at 3:17 PM You've put your finger right on it Kim: Not so subtly today do people go about trying to rewrite history. Thanks for your support! :) gw

Alexis Y. November 14, 2019 at 10:14 AM Hi Gershon, Even I know this fact. However, some just never took the time to know, they go by hear say or they were misinformed. Have a fantastic day my friend:-) Alexis Gershon Wolf November 14, 2019 at 3:15 PM Well, t's our job to inform the misinformed. Thanks for your support, Alexis. Blessings, Gershon

Robert L. Hinshaw November 14, 2019 at 9:38 AM A very insightful and factual history lesson for those who lack knowledge of the facts, Gershon. - Bob H Gershon Wolf November 14, 2019 at 3:01 PM Robert, I very much appreciate your support on what, in some circles today, has become quite a touchy subject. Blessings, Gershon

Chris Green November 14, 2019 at 7:22 AM Wow and all this time I thought he was the owner of the Dallas Cowboys...oh wait...nevermind. : ) Gershon Wolf November 14, 2019 at 9:24 AM Oh, Chris! He is the owner of the New England Patriots. You must have had a 'senior moment.' Smiles, Gershon

Bobby May November 14, 2019 at 5:55 AM You tell them my friend!! Awesome!! now you just need those who don't believe to read this!! Gershon Wolf November 14, 2019 at 9:26 AM Ha, ha. I 'believe' that would be quite a feat to accomplish! Thanks, Bobby! Cheers, Gershon

Caren Krutsinger November 14, 2019 at 12:13 AM Who in the world does not know that Jesus was Jewish? I cannot fathom not knowing this! But then again, children do not want to memorize their multiplication facts any more "because they are boring". So I am not truthfully that surprised. Gershon Wolf November 14, 2019 at 9:29 AM Well, if 'flat-earthers' can exist today, then 'Jesus wasn't Jewish' folks can certainly flourish as well, I guess. :) gw

Jenish Somadas November 13, 2019 at 10:45 PM History and poetry, can they go together? Gershon showed us, it can go together... Congrats... Gershon Wolf November 14, 2019 at 9:32 AM Very nice of you to say this about me, Jenish. Thank you so much! Cheers, Gershon

Hello There November 13, 2019 at 10:39 PM I don't know much, but this I knew. I hope that others catch on, too! Well-written piece, Gershon :) Gershon Wolf November 14, 2019 at 9:32 AM Thanks for your support, H.T! :) gw

Line Gauthier November 13, 2019 at 9:37 PM Worth setting straight, Gershon ~ History does tend to get blurry with time. Poetic license? Gershon Wolf November 14, 2019 at 9:36 AM Either poetic license, or an adaptation of the 'Big Lie technique, I suppose. Thanks, Line. ~ gw