Mainstream Christians do accept the Torah. Historically they had no choice. The main Christian group that rejected the O.T. was the Marcionites led by Marcion who you should find on Google. Marcionites excluded the O.T. and clung to St Paul since Paul differed from Peter over the old Law vs Grace scenario.
Marcion didn't survive orthodoxy since he offered no ancient historical source which is why Christians needed to use the O.T. as canon.
Like it or not, Jesus was Jewish, Mary was Jewish, the apostles were Jewish and the texts Jesus read in the temples were O.T. texts. I hate to be awkward but virtually all Christians use the O.T. and accept the O.T., including David Koresh and even the Children Of God (the former cult).
Last point. It's accepted Christians caused the Roman Empire more problems than Jews. Christians didn't believe in sex and taught it was sinful. They wouldn't fight in the army either. Christianity caused a major headache and now, even today, we're stuck with George W Bush - another radical adherent.
Marcion didn't survive orthodoxy since he offered no ancient historical source which is why Christians needed to use the O.T. as canon.
Like it or not, Jesus was Jewish, Mary was Jewish, the apostles were Jewish and the texts Jesus read in the temples were O.T. texts. I hate to be awkward but virtually all Christians use the O.T. and accept the O.T., including David Koresh and even the Children Of God (the former cult).
Last point. It's accepted Christians caused the Roman Empire more problems than Jews. Christians didn't believe in sex and taught it was sinful. They wouldn't fight in the army either. Christianity caused a major headache and now, even today, we're stuck with George W Bush - another radical adherent.
gavin11756 said:Jews have for some reason never wanted to fit in to host cultures. This is why they have been persecuted. A mob of Christians led by Christ were persecuted long before Christians persecuted jews. Jews have always been allowed to make a living and become wealthy. The host culture has never persecuted jews until they, jews got out of hand with either usury or ancient barbaric practices.
Judaism is, after all, an ancient barbaric cult!
Christians do not accept the O.T! That is the Torah! And King David is not for those of Northwest European blood! To take up Jesus as a saviour due to his fine example does not mean you support jewish interpretations