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MembersEmbracing the Jewish people: A Christian Zionist’s journey of unity and understanding

My journey as a Christian Zionist has led me to embrace the Jewish community and walk together with them on our shared spiritual path.

Marie Louise at the March of the Nations Jerusalem in May 2023. Photo courtesy
Marie Louise at the March of the Nations Jerusalem in May 2023. Photo courtesy

Marie-Louise Weissenböck is the chairwoman of Christen an der Seite Israels Österreich (a branch of Christians for Israel International (C4I)) and C4I’s Regional Director for Europe. She lives in Vienna, Austria.

As I journeyed through life, my admiration for the Jewish community grew stronger each day. They became a source of solace and support, transcending religious differences and forming bonds that surpassed the limitations of dogma or doctrine. My shared journey with my Jewish brothers and sisters towards spirituality and God forged a deep connection that shaped my Christian identity and worldview.

Music played a significant role in deepening this connection. Guided by a Jewish professor during my music studies I discovered a spark of the divine in the Jewish people that transcends cultural and religious boundaries. Education further shaped my perspective. My numerous encounters with Jewish professors enriched my understanding of Jewish culture and deepened my bond with the Jewish people.

In 1980, my musical journey brought me to Vienna, Austria, where I confronted a noticeable disconnect between Jews and non-Jews....

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One response to “Embracing the Jewish people: A Christian Zionist’s journey of unity and understanding”

  1. Susan says:

    Amen! There is something profoundly unique about the Jewish people. I pray Christians as a whole begin to understand their relationship to them, rather than trying to replace them.

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