I need a good book.

[edenvegan]

I just wanted to see if anyone has a list of good books for Christians to read regarding Judaism or Messanic Judaism for today. I enjoy reading the Hebrew scriptures of the Bible/OT, but would like to see or read rather more information on Jewish religion today--especially on how they view Christianity and/or Gentiles.

Thank you for your help.

P.S. The books don't have to be published this year. They can be older--that would suffice.

 

[ContraMundum]

I always recommend (click on the titles):

Start with this guy's books

and then try

"How Jewish is Christianity?"

and

"The Enduring Paradox: Exploratory Essays in Messianic Judaism"

and

"Temple Themes in Christian Worship"

and..

These are interesting, albeit one of them is controversial in its title.

and

This guy is a good author


There's plenty more too...lots of very good old ones around.

Hope this helps.

 

[emesshalom]

I just wanted to see if anyone has a list of good books for Christians to read regarding Judaism or Messanic Judaism for today. I enjoy reading the Hebrew scriptures of the Bible/OT, but would like to see or read rather more information on Jewish religion today--especially on how they view Christianity and/or Gentiles.

Thank you for your help.

P.S. The books don't have to be published this year. They can be older--that would suffice.

Two excellent books about Orthodox Judaism written by Orthodox Rabbis:
To Be A Jew by R' Hyim Donin and Jewish Literacy by R' Joseph Telushkin.

 

[GeratTzedek]

48 Ways to Wisdom by Rabbi Noah Weinberg

also available on audio books
48 Ways to Wisdom - Rabbi Noach Weinberg (download torrent) - TPB

 

[ContentInHim]

I like the books on ffoz.org! They explained much to me in my early days!

 

[ChavaK]

Two excellent books about Orthodox Judaism written by Orthodox Rabbis:
To Be A Jew by R' Hyim Donin and Jewish Literacy by R' Joseph Telushkin.

Both excellent suggestions!

 

[dvd_holc]

Ann Spangler Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus: How the Jewishness of Jesus Can Transform Your Faith
Brad Young Jesus the Jewish Theologian
Brad Young Paul the Jewish Theologian: A Pharisee among Christians, Jews, and Gentiles
Brad Young Meet the Rabbis: Rabbinic Thought and the Teachings of Jesus
Brad Young The Parables: Jewish Tradition and Christian Interpretation
Marvin R. Wilson Our Father Abraham: Jewish Roots of the Christian Faith
Russell Resnik Creation to Completion: A Guide to Life's Journey from the Five Books of Moses
D. Thomas Lancaster King of the Jews
D. Thomas Lancaster Restoration: Returning the Torah of God to the Disciples of Jesus
D. Thomas Lancaster The Mystery of the Gospel: Jew and Gentile and the Eternal Purpose of God
Tim Hegg The Letter Writer Paul's Background
Tim Hegg Fellow Heirs: Jews & Gentiles Together in the Family of God
FFOZ Holy Cow!
Abraham Joshua Herschel The Prophets
Abraham Joshua Herschel God in Search of Man: A Philosophy of Judaism
Abraham Joshua Herschel The Sabbath
Micheal Strassfield Jewish Holidays
Ceil Rosen Christ in the Passover
David Flusser The Sage from Galilee: Rediscovering Jesus' Genius
David Flusser Judaism and the Origins of Christianity
David Bivin Understanding the Difficult Words of Jesus
Edward Chumney The Seven Festivals of the Messiah
Ron Moseley Yeshua: A Guide to the Real Jesus and the Original Church
Ephraim E. Urbach The Sages

 

[ContentInHim]

What a wonderful list, dvd! Think I'll copy it for my library!

Eddie Chumney's coming to speak at my fellowship, Sunday the 10th of April. If anyone is going to be in the Central Florida area on that date, just pm me for info. He's a slow methodical speaker but by the time he's done talking about something, I understand it. He also has teachings on the waytozion.org website.

 

[dvd_holc]

thanks, and thanks for the info