{"product_id":"modern-jews-engage-the-new-testament-enhancing-jewish-well-being-in-a-christian-environment-9781683365488","title":"Modern Jews Engage the New Testament: Enhancing Jewish Well-Being in a Christian Environment","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn honest, probing look at the dynamics of the New Testament--in relation to problems that disconcert Jews and Christians today. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite the New Testament's impact on Jewish history, virtually all Jews avoid knowledge of its underlying dynamics. Jewish families and communities thus remain needlessly stymied when responding to a deeply Christian culture. Their Christian friends, meanwhile, are left perplexed as to why Jews are wary of the Gospel's \"good news.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis long-awaited volume offers an unprecedented solution-oriented introduction to Jesus and Paul, the Gospels and Revelation, leading Jews out of anxieties that plague them, and clarifying for Christians why Jews draw back from Christians' sacred writings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccessible to laypeople, scholars and clergy of all faiths, innovative teaching aids make this valuable resource ideal for rabbis, ministers and other educators. Topics include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Gospels, Romans and Revelation-- the Key Concerns for Jews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMisusing the Talmud in Gospel Study\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJesus' Trial, the \"Virgin Birth\" and Empty Tomb Enigmas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMillennialist Scenarios and Missionary Encroachment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Last Supper and Church Seders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs the New Testament Antisemitic?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile written primarily with Jews in mind, this groundbreaking volume will also help Christians understand issues involved in the origin of the New Testament, the portrayal of Judaism in it, and why for centuries their \"good news\" has been a source of fear and mistrust among Jews.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Jewish Lights Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/01\/2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781683365488\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 402\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.18lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.82d","brand":"Michael J. Cook","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39638002761909,"sku":"9781683365488","price":19.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_dc6b71d1-c501-44a2-919d-6d755051d4ae.jpg?v=1617679786","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/modern-jews-engage-the-new-testament-enhancing-jewish-well-being-in-a-christian-environment-9781683365488","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}