Child and Cross

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Child and Cross centers on children's perceptions of the man on the cross, exploring the life of Jesus bar Abbas from his mother's womb to the cross. The initial chapters present a humanized narrative, drawing from respected sources. The transformation of the rabbi's torture into an icon of the West is examined, highlighting its role in perpetuating anti-Semitism, supported by insights from psychologists like Kierkegaard, Piaget, and Antipoff, illustrated with 73 images. The text delves into Christian views of Jews, the historical context of punishment and racism stemming from the Inquisition, the enduring taboo of the cross in Germany, and the complex relationship between the cross and Zionism. It critiques the European Court for Human Rights' judgment while analyzing humanity's obsession with sacrifice, particularly in "The Lamb on Cross," which contrasts with Jesus' rejection of animal sacrifice. The concluding section, "Why Johanna fed him vanilla cake and other child's play questions," aims to deepen understanding of the child and cross issue, echoing the Galilean's call to embrace children. Overall, the work serves as an insightful study on visual imagery, a thorough analysis of anti-Judaism, a bridge for Christian-Muslim-Jewish dialogue, and a rehabilitation of Bar Abbas and his family, particularly his brother Judas.