The Jewish Bishop of China: Samuel Schereschewsky (1831-1906)
Jewish History Lectures
Samuel Schereschewsky, a Jewish boy from Lithuania, embarked on a remarkable journey that led to his ordination as a bishop in China. His life story is an extraordinary example of the diasporic Jewish experience and the cultural exchange between Judaism and Christianity during the 19th century. Schereschewsky's journey from Eastern Europe to China, where he contributed significantly to local Christian communities, highlights the complexities of religious identity and the diverse roles that Jews have played historically.