People
He said, “You think Christians think of us (the Jews) as the people who killed your Christ.” She replied, “Oh, no. We think of you as the people who gave him to us.”
— Madeleine L'Engle · Walking on Water
Behind the line May contain spoilers.
Our reading
An editorial interpretation.
One speaker anticipates a hostile view of Jews, while the reply replaces blame with gratitude for Christ. The exchange turns a charged assumption into an expression of appreciation. Its movement lies in that response between individuals, rather than establishing what entire religious communities believe.
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