Lois Tverberg

The author examines Jesus’s teaching and behavior through the context of Jewish culture and rabbinic teaching in Jesus’s time. Many texts thus have a new interpretation that I have been unfamiliar with before. I find it very interesting and inspiring. I think it’s a valuable resource in understanding Jesus better, so after finishing the book I purchased the two others in the series as well.

My favorite chapter is the one on how it was common rabbinic practice to teach through presenting paradox, and what Jesus taught through his presentation of paradoxes. The discussion on how to resolve ethical situations in which God’s commandments seem to clash with one another is eye-opening and persuasive.… (mais)

I am fast becoming an Ann Spangler fan! After reading two of her other books I was anxious to receive this one for review.

If you have ever wondered if you are missing something deeper in the stories of the gospels this is the book for you. In it the authors enlighten the reader on the customs and life of biblical times as well as rabbinical teachings. The language spoken was much deeper and richer than what can be conveyed in modern translations. Things that we think are vague examples those of that time could relate to on a deep and personal lever.

Discover the depth and richness of the gospels and appreciated the far-reaching, life changing words of Christ all the more. In these pages you will discover a well of knowledge and you will close it with clearer sight and deeper understanding of the precious living word of God.

Thank you Zondervan for this review copy.… (mais)