Bishop Bambera, Catholic Biblical Association Endorse Scholar’s Appointment Amid Antisemitic Backlash

Bishop Bambera, Catholic Biblical Association endorse scholar’s appointment amid antisemitic backlash

The head of the U.S. bishop's committee on ecumenical and interreligious affairs has expressed his robust support for biblical scholar Amy-Jill Levine, as she faces antisemitic backlash for her recent appointment as the first Jewish president of the Catholic Biblical Association of America.

A Jewish scholar chosen to lead the Catholic Biblical Association is hit by antisemitic backlash

(AP) — While some questioned why the association would appoint anyone who wasn't a Catholic, much of the criticism was infused with anti-Jewish statements. They come at a time of rising antisemitism in the country.

A Jewish scholar chosen to lead the Catholic Biblical Assn. is hit by antisemitic backlash

Amy-Jill Levine, a Jewish scholar of Christian Scriptures, has faced antisemitic backlash after being elected the first Jewish president of the Catholic Biblical Assn. of America.

Bishop Bambera, Catholic Biblical Association endorse scholar's appointment amid antisemitic backlash

Bishop Joseph C. Bambera of Scranton, chair of the U.S. bishops' Committee on Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs, issued an Aug. 28 letter endorsing the appointment of scholar Amy-Jill Levine as president of the Catholic Biblical Association, amid antisemitic backlash to the move. The post Bishop Bambera, Catholic Biblical Association endorse scholar’s appointment amid antisemitic backlash appeared first on The Catholic Sun.