St. Augustine’s Treatise Against the Jews argues for Supersessionism, using the messianic psalms, the prophets, the new covenant, and the Melchisedech priesthood. Also, Augustine’s Witness People doctrine and sharpest words to unbelieving Israel.
Companion video: What Is St Augustine’s Doctrine Of The Witness People?
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – Cold Open
0:05 – INTRODUCTION
1:50 – PART 1: Shadows of Things to Come
3:16 – PART 2: The Psalms That Named Their Own Fulfillment
4:59 – PART 3: A New Covenant Promised, A New Covenant Kept
7:42 – PART 4: The Priesthood That Outlasted the Temple
12:27 – PART 5: “Go Now, O Israelites” — Augustine’s Direct Address
13:29 – PART 6: Not Pride, But Trembling Love
14:28 – CONCLUSION
📖 SOURCES FOR THIS VIDEO
What Is St Augustine’s Doctrine Of The Witness People?
Primary Text
Saint Augustine of Hippo, Tractatus Adversus Judaeos (Treatise Against the Jews). English translation by Sister Marie Liguori (Ewald), I.H.M., published as “In Answer to the Jews,” in Saint Augustine: Treatises on Marriage and Other Subjects, Fathers of the Church vol. 27 (Washington, D.C.: Catholic University of America Press, 1955), pp. 387–414. Reproduced online with light modernization (removal of “thee/thou”) by Roger Pearse:
⚠️ DISCLAIMER: This video presents historical theological sources for educational purposes. The teaching documented is theological/doctrinal opposition, not racial hatred. Individual Jews can convert and be saved. Violence against Jews is condemned.
