HOLY SCRIPTURE. THE APOSTASY OF THE JEWS

THE OLD TESTAMENT

The apostasy of the people of Israel (the Jews) is one of the central themes in the historical and prophetic books of the Old Testament. The prophets continually rebuked the people for breaking the Covenant, practicing idolatry, and forgetting God.

Here is a selection of key Old Testament passages reflecting this theme.

THE NEW TESTAMENT

In the New Testament, the theme of apostasy (Greek: apostasia) and the unbelief of a portion of the Jewish people during Christ's earthly ministry and the early Church era is an important theological line. In the Gospels and the Epistles of the Apostles, this issue is addressed through the lens of prophecies, the hardening of hearts, and the future destiny of Israel.

Here is a selection of key New Testament passages reflecting this theme.