A 1,700-year history links Christianity to violence against Jews, from the Crusades to the Holocaust, according to former priest James Carroll.
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A 1,700-year history links Christianity to violence against Jews, from the Crusades to the Holocaust, according to former priest James Carroll.
Synopsis
James P. Carroll, a former Catholic priest, reflects on the ties between Christianity and violence in "Constantine's Sword." The film draws from his 2001 book and examines key events like the Crusades and the Inquisition. Carroll argues that the adoption of Christianity by Emperor Constantine I in 312 AD marked the start of a troubling alliance between the Church and military power. He also discusses the ongoing impact of anti-Judaism within Catholicism and evangelical movements in the United States.
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Why Watch
- See Liev Schreiber and Ted Haggard discuss faith's impact.
- Find out how Constantine's vision shaped military history.
- Watch Aaron Neville perform 'With God On Our Side' at the end.
Did You Know
- The film is based on James P. Carroll's 2001 book of the same name.
- It runs for 95 minutes and features multiple languages including Yiddish.
- The documentary discusses events from the Crusades to the Holocaust.
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Who directed Constantine's Sword?
Constantine's Sword was directed by Oren Jacoby.
What is the main focus of James Carroll's Constantine's Sword?
The film focuses on the relationship between the Catholic Church and Jews, particularly the history of Christian violence against Jews and non-Christians.
What significant historical event does the film associate with the beginning of the military and Church alliance?
The film associates the adoption of Christianity by Roman Emperor Constantine I in 312 AD with the beginning of the unholy alliance between the military and the Church.
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