Constantine's Sword
the church and the Jews, a history
by James Carroll
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How does James Carroll intertwine his personal history as a former Catholic priest with the broader, sweeping history of the Catholic Church, and how does this dual perspective affect your engagement with the book?
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Carroll traces the historical roots of antisemitism specifically to Christian theology and the cross; how did reading about this connection challenge or deepen your understanding of religious iconography and history?
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In what ways does the book examine the concept of institutional complicity, and how do you see large organizations today grappling with—or failing to reckon with—the darker chapters of their pasts?
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