Synagogue of Satan

English Alternative forms en Synagog of Satan uncommon Etymology From a phrase in Revelation 2:9 (also Revelation 3:9), where the text describes "the blasphemy of those who say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan." (Revelation 2:9). The expression was subsequently used polemically for various religious groups before also acquiring a modern antisemitic sense referring to Jews collectively.Frankfurter, David (2001), "Jews or Not? Reconstructing the Other in Revelation 2:9 and 3:9", in Harvard Theological Review, volume 94, issue 4.Collins, Adela Yarbro (1986), "Vilification and Self-Definition in the Book of Revelation", in Harvard Theological Review, volume 79, issues 1–3.Johnstone, Nathan (2009), "The synagogue of Satan: anti-Catholicism, false doctrine and the construction of contriarity", in The Devil and Demonism in Early Modern England, Cambridge University Press, pages 27–59. Proper noun Synagogue of Satan 1 en ethnic slur religious slur offensive derogatory The Jews, regarded collectively. en Translations the Jews, regarded collectively Spanish: es Sinagoga de Satanás Swedish: sv Satans synagoga c References en terms derived from the Bible en Collectives Judaism People en Antisemitism