I've found just one obscure reference so far, that "Benny #16" was born a Jew. The reason that I specifically mentioned through his father, was that I hold that Jews are Jews through the patriarchal line, not through the matriarchal line. I know that this is not the "accepted" way, but it is the one which is in harmony with the Bible, in my opinion. The Jews are simply confused. Whether he's Jewish or not, his past certainly seems shrouded in mystery and secrecy. Neville. Marshall <fefinc@xxxxxxxx> wrote: I read that Benny #16 was Jewish in an off-beat publication months ago, but have seen nor heard a confirmation since then. If you confirm, I'd like to know. fefinc@xxxxxxxx ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dr. Neville Jones" To: Cc: Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2005 9:41 PM Subject: [creation] Question > Does anyone know if Joseph Ratzinger is a Jew? (I.e., was his father Jewish?) > > Neville. Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com