My interpretation of Wexler’s “he really believes this shit” is Jerry Wexler is saying it is just a passing phase. And truth be told Dylan has in fact oscillated a few times between Judaism and Christianity
When I see a Jew has become Christian I hope he does return to Judaism. Jerry might also have been thinking that. Wexler should not have used the word “shit”...you can substitute malarkey, jive or nonsense for that. You must remember Wexler was an atheist
It's the fact Schaffer put it in his book in the chapter on Dylan which seems to conclude with Schaffer's (faulty) opinion that Dylan has returned to Orthodox Judaism. I don't think he has, but that's not what Schaffer (and 90% of the music world) wants us to believe.
And truth be told Dylan has in fact oscillated a few times between Judaism and Christianity
His sons were bar mitzvahed long ago. He has a heritage just like we all do that should be honored and cherished. But I haven't seen any evidence he has returned to his Jewish faith. (And all evidence regarding Dylan should begin and end with his music which seems to be the only place he truly reveals himself, by careful intent.) All Christians could benefit from talking Scripture with Jewish rabbis. That doesn't mean they're all converting.
When I see a Jew has become Christian I hope he does return to Judaism.
If you're Jewish, I can understand that. And you spoke those words without rancor or insult. As my Calvinist husband reminds me, Jews don't organize and murder entire populations of men and women.
Jews argue. And I like to argue. 8~)