What Every Christian Needs to Know About the Jewishness of Jesus

What Every Christian Should Know About Passover: Many Christians want to learn about the Jewish roots of Christianity in a way that can enrich their faith and knowledge. The purpose of this book is to use the ritual and story surrounding the Jewish Passover to expose Christians to the wisdom and inspiration of the Old Testament and the Talmud in a way that increases their appreciation and understanding of the Jewish background and culture in which Jesus lived and taught. What Every Christian Ought to Know About the Jewishness of Jesus: Focusing on the Jewishness of Jesus (an evergreen topic and rare to find a contemporary book on the topic by a rabbi). How Jesus of Nazareth would have been immersed in the sacred history and rituals of Israel. The influence of the prophetic tradition, the psalms that he prayed, the Temple sacrifice and the Messianic hopes of the people. Jesus lived and died a spirit -filled Jew. His early followers of course were also Jews who would have shared the same religious heritage. Much of that influence is also reflected in the gospels and writings of St. Paul. For contemporary Christians, it certainly can enrich an understanding of the faith they practice today, if they have a deeper understanding of the spiritual heritage shared with Judaism.