Hillel and Jesus

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Publisher : Augsburg Fortress Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 536 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Book Synopsis Hillel and Jesus by : Loren L. Johns

Download or read book Hillel and Jesus written by Loren L. Johns and published by Augsburg Fortress Publishing. This book was released on 1997 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An international group of scholars who met in Jerusalem in 1992 examined and compared the traditions that describe the historical figures Hillel (a prominent first century B.C.E. Rabbinic teacher) and Jesus (early first century C.E.). The fascinating results of the study are compiled in this magnificent work of interest to clergy, professors, students, libraries and general readers alike.

Jesus the Pharisee

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Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1592443133
Total Pages : 185 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (924 download)

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Book Synopsis Jesus the Pharisee by : Harvey Falk

Download or read book Jesus the Pharisee written by Harvey Falk and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2003-08-19 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is an important and provocative study of the thought of the Pharisees in the time of Jesus and marks the first attempt by a rabbinic writer to demonstrate that Jesus of Nazareth consistently upheld the views of the rabbis of the School of Hillel, and that all his criticism was directed at the School of Shammai and their followers. After the School of Shammai disappeared from the Jewish scene following the destruction of the Jerusalem Temple in the first century, Judaism developed according to the teachings of Bet Hillel. This alone increases the common grounds for dialogue between Jews and Christians. Some important findings of this book include the following: The Pharisees of Bet Shammai controlled Jewish life and thought during the first century; the School of Shammai denied salvation to the Gentiles; the Shammaite Pharisees and priests considered Jesus a danger to the Jewish people; the Jerusalem Temple was destroyed because of Bet Shammai's hatred of the Gentile world; the prophet Elijah condemned Jesus' crucifixion. These new insights will help achieve a new understanding of the seemingly anti-Jewish passages contained in the Christian scriptures, and make possible improved relations between Christians and Jews. It is acclaimed by scholars of both faiths.

Hillel

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Publisher : Schocken
ISBN 13 : 0805242899
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (52 download)

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Book Synopsis Hillel by : Joseph Telushkin

Download or read book Hillel written by Joseph Telushkin and published by Schocken. This book was released on 2010-09-14 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part of the Jewish Encounter series “What is hateful unto you, do not do unto your neighbor. That is the whole Torah, all the rest is commentary. Now, go and study.” This is the most famous teaching of Hillel, one of the greatest rabbis of the Talmudic era. What makes it so extraordinary is that it was offered to a gentile seeking conversion. Joseph Telushkin feels that this Talmudic story has great relevance for us today. At a time when religiosity is equated with ritual observance alone, when few Jews seem concerned with bringing Jewish teachings into the world, and when more than 40 percent of Jews intermarry, Judaism is in need of more of the openness that Hillel possessed two thousand years ago. Hillel’s teachings, stories, and legal rulings can be found throughout the Talmud; many of them share his emphasis on ethical and moral living as an essential element in Jewish religious practice, including his citing the concept of tikkun olam (repairing the world) as a basis for modifying Jewish law. Perhaps the most prominent rabbi and teacher in the Land of Israel during the reign of Herod, Hillel may well have influenced Jesus, his junior by several decades. In a provocative analysis of both Judaism and Christianity, Telushkin reveals why Hillel’s teachings about ethics as God’s central demand and his willingness to encourage the process of conversion began to be ignored in favor of the stricter and less inclusive teachings of his rabbinic adversary, Shammai. Here is a bold new look at an iconic religious leader.

An Introduction to Second Temple Judaism

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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0567296660
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (672 download)

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Book Synopsis An Introduction to Second Temple Judaism by : Lester L. Grabbe

Download or read book An Introduction to Second Temple Judaism written by Lester L. Grabbe and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2010-06-10 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An internationally respected expert on the Second Temple period provides a fully up-to-date introduction to this crucial area of Biblical Studies. This introduction, by a world leader in the field, provides the perfect guide to the Second Temple Period, its history, literature, and religious setting. Lester Grabbe magisterially guides the reader through the period providing a careful overview of the most studied sources, the history surrounding them and the various currents within Judaism at the time. This book will be a core text for courses on the Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha, as well as Qumran, Intertestamental Literature and Early Judaism.

The Jewish Teachers of Jesus, James, and Jude

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Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199976988
Total Pages : 360 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (999 download)

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Book Synopsis The Jewish Teachers of Jesus, James, and Jude by : David A. deSilva

Download or read book The Jewish Teachers of Jesus, James, and Jude written by David A. deSilva and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2012-10-23 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jews have sometimes been reluctant to claim Jesus as one of their own; Christians have often been reluctant to acknowledge the degree to which Jesus' message and mission were at home amidst, and shaped by, the Judaism(s) of the Second Temple Period. In The Jewish Teachers of Jesus, James, and Jude David deSilva introduces readers to the ancient Jewish writings known as the Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha and examines their formative impact on the teachings and mission of Jesus and his half-brothers, James and Jude. Knowledge of this literature, deSilva argues, helps to bridge the perceived gap between Jesus and Judaism when Judaism is understood only in terms of the Hebrew Bible (or ''Old Testament''), and not as a living, growing body of faith and practice. Where our understanding of early Judaism is limited to the religion reflected in the Hebrew Bible, Jesus will appear more as an outsider speaking ''against'' Judaism and introducing more that is novel. Where our understanding of early Judaism is also informed by the Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha, we will see Jesus and his half-brothers speaking and interacting more fully within Judaism. By engaging critical issues in this comparative study, deSilva produces a portrait of Jesus that is fully at home in Roman Judea and Galilee, and perhaps an explanation for why these extra-biblical Jewish texts continued to be preserved in Christian circles.

JESUS

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Publisher : Paraclete Press
ISBN 13 : 161261437X
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (126 download)

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Book Synopsis JESUS by : Rabbi David Zaslow

Download or read book JESUS written by Rabbi David Zaslow and published by Paraclete Press. This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This bold, fresh look at the historical Jesus and the Jewish roots of Christianity challenges both Jews and Christians to re-examine their understanding of Jesus’ commitment to his Jewish faith. Instead of emphasizing the differences between the two religions, this groundbreaking text explains how the concepts of vicarious atonement, mediation, incarnation, and Trinity are actually rooted in classical Judaism. Using the cutting edge of scholarly research, Rabbi Zaslow dispels the myths of disparity between Christianity and Judaism without diluting the unique features of each faith. Jesus: First Century Rabbi is a breath of fresh air for Christians and Jews who want to strengthen and deepen their own faith traditions.

The Resurrection of Jesus

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Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 157910908X
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (791 download)

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Book Synopsis The Resurrection of Jesus by : Pinchas Lapide

Download or read book The Resurrection of Jesus written by Pinchas Lapide and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2002-03-12 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I accept the resurrection of Jesus not as an invention of the community of disciples, but as an historical event.Ó When a leading orthodox Jew makes such a declaration, its significance can hardly be overstated. Pinchas Lapide is a rabbi and theologian who has specialized in the study of the New Testament. In this book he convincingly shows that an irreducible minimum of experience underlies the New Testament account of the resurrection, however much of the details of the narrative may be open to objection. He maintains that life after death is part of the Jewish faith experience, and that it is Jesus' messiahship, not his resurrection, which marks the division between Christianity and Judaism. Dr. Lapide quotes Moses Maimonides, the greatest Jewish thinker, in his support: All these matters which refer to Jesus of Nazareth...only served to make the way free for the King Messiah and to prepare the whole world for the worship of God with a united heart.Ó

Judaism and the Origins of Christianity

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Publisher : Hebrew University Magnes Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 770 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Book Synopsis Judaism and the Origins of Christianity by : David Flusser

Download or read book Judaism and the Origins of Christianity written by David Flusser and published by Hebrew University Magnes Press. This book was released on 1988 with total page 770 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than three decades, Professor David Flusser of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem has pioneered new understandings of the Jewish background of early Christianity. Many have been fascinated by his unique monograph on Jesus, translated into several languages. Most of his scholarly articles in English, including some new contributions as well as many published in not easily accessible journals, have been collected in this one volume. A must for New Testament scholars, and students of early Judaism, it will also be welcomed by the many lay persons for whom Professor Flusser has provided illumination on the origins of Christian faith.

Meet the Rabbis

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Publisher : Baker Academic
ISBN 13 : 1441232877
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (412 download)

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Book Synopsis Meet the Rabbis by : Brad H. Young

Download or read book Meet the Rabbis written by Brad H. Young and published by Baker Academic. This book was released on 2007-06-01 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet the Rabbis explains to the reader how rabbinic thought was relevant to Jesus and the New Testament world, and hence should be relevant to those people today who read the New Testament. In this sense, rabbinic thought is relevant to every aspect of modern life. Rabbinic literature explores the meaning of living life to its fullest, in right relationship with God and humanity. However, many Christians are not aware of rabbinic thought and literature. Indeed, most individuals in the Western world today, regardless of whether they are Christians, atheists, agnostics, secular community leaders, or some other religious and political persuasions, are more knowledgeable of Jesus' ethical teachings in the Sermon the Mount than the Ethics of the Fathers in a Jewish prayer book. The author seeks to introduce the reader to the world of Torah learning. It is within this world that the authentic cultural background of Jesus' teachings in ancient Judaism is revealed. Young uses parts of the New Testament, especially the Sermon on the Mount, as a springboard for probing rabbinic method. The book is an introduction to rabbinic thought and literature and has three main sections in its layout: Introduction to Rabbinic Thought, Introduction to Rabbinic Literature, and Meet the Rabbis, a biographical description of influential Rabbis from Talmudic sources.

Reading the Bible with Rabbi Jesus

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Publisher : Baker Books
ISBN 13 : 1493412671
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (934 download)

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Book Synopsis Reading the Bible with Rabbi Jesus by : Lois Tverberg

Download or read book Reading the Bible with Rabbi Jesus written by Lois Tverberg and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2018-01-02 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What would it be like for modern readers to sit down beside Jesus as he explained the Bible to them? What life-changing insights might emerge from such a transformative encounter? Lois Tverberg knows the treasures that await readers willing to learn how to read the Bible through Jewish eyes. By helping them understand the Bible as Jesus and his first-century listeners would have, she bridges the gaps of time and culture in order to open the Bible to readers today. Combining careful research with engaging prose, Tverberg leads us on a journey back in time to shed light on how this Middle Eastern people approached life, God, and each other. She explains age-old imagery that we often misinterpret, allowing us to approach God and the stories and teachings of Scripture with new eyes. By helping readers grasp the perspective of its original audience, she equips them to read the Bible in ways that will enrich their lives and deepen their understanding.

We Jews and Jesus

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Publisher : SkyLight Paths Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1594732086
Total Pages : 22 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (947 download)

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Book Synopsis We Jews and Jesus by : Samuel Sandmel

Download or read book We Jews and Jesus written by Samuel Sandmel and published by SkyLight Paths Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Filled with warm sympathy for Christianity but also with sturdy intellectual honesty and loyalty to Judaism, this classic work continues to clearly and forcefully guide both Christians and Jews in timely, relevant discussion of the relationships between their faiths. Examining the Jewish views on Jesus throughout history and today, Rabbi Samuel Sandmel introduces the perspective of a rabbi of the liberal wing of Judaism, and presents the scholarship of the last century and a half as pursued by both Christians and Jews.

Jesus of Nazareth

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 446 pages
Book Rating : 4.E/5 ( download)

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Book Synopsis Jesus of Nazareth by : Joseph Klausner

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Jesus and Judaism

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Publisher : Fortress Press
ISBN 13 : 9781451407396
Total Pages : 462 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (73 download)

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Book Synopsis Jesus and Judaism by : E. P. Sanders

Download or read book Jesus and Judaism written by E. P. Sanders and published by Fortress Press. This book was released on 1985 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work takes up two related questions with regard to Jesus: his intention and his relationship to his contemporaries in Judaism. These questions immediately lead to two others: the reason for his death (did his intention involve an opposition to Judaism which led to death?) and the motivating force behind the rise of Christianity (did the split between the Christian movement and Judaism originate in opposition during Jesus' lifetime?).

The Historical Figure of Jesus

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Publisher : Penguin UK
ISBN 13 : 0141928220
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (419 download)

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Book Synopsis The Historical Figure of Jesus by : E. Sanders

Download or read book The Historical Figure of Jesus written by E. Sanders and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 1995-11-30 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A biography of the historical figure of Jesus. The book studies the relationship between Judaism and Christianity, distinguishing the certain from the improbable, and assessing the historical and religious context of Christ's time. The spread of Christianity is also discussed.

Hasidism Incarnate

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Publisher : Stanford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0804793468
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (47 download)

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Book Synopsis Hasidism Incarnate by : Shaul Magid

Download or read book Hasidism Incarnate written by Shaul Magid and published by Stanford University Press. This book was released on 2014-12-10 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hasidism Incarnate contends that much of modern Judaism in the West developed in reaction to Christianity and in defense of Judaism as a unique tradition. Ironically enough, this occurred even as modern Judaism increasingly dovetailed with Christianity with regard to its ethos, aesthetics, and attitude toward ritual and faith. Shaul Magid argues that the Hasidic movement in Eastern Europe constitutes an alternative "modernity," one that opens a new window on Jewish theological history. Unlike Judaism in German lands, Hasidism did not develop under a "Christian gaze" and had no need to be apologetic of its positions. Unburdened by an apologetic agenda (at least toward Christianity), it offered a particular reading of medieval Jewish Kabbalah filtered through a focus on the charismatic leader that resulted in a religious worldview that has much in common with Christianity. It is not that Hasidic masters knew about Christianity; rather, the basic tenets of Christianity remained present, albeit often in veiled form, in much kabbalistic teaching that Hasidism took up in its portrayal of the charismatic figure of the zaddik, whom it often described in supernatural terms.

A Jewish Novel about Jesus

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Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 059528437X
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (952 download)

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Book Synopsis A Jewish Novel about Jesus by : Rolf Gompertz

Download or read book A Jewish Novel about Jesus written by Rolf Gompertz and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2003 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fast-paced novel sheds new light on the story of Jesus and his times. You will meet: · JESUS, who was born, lived and died as a Jew; who drew on his Jewish tradition; who taught the love of man and God; and who saw himself as the Messiah. · JUDAS, who believed in Jesus from start to finish; who became trapped in a political power-play; and who still believed desperately that he was helping Jesus bring the New Heaven and the New Earth into being. · BARABBAS, head of the Zealots, who believed in violence against Rome. · MARY MAGDALENE, a prostitute, who offered Judas her kind of love, while he offered her a different kind of love. · CAIAPHAS, the High Priest, who was under total control of Pontius Pilate, the Roman procurator. · RABBI GAMALIEL, head of the Sanhedrin, who would not deliver Jesus, or any innocent Jew, to death. · PONTIUS PILATE, who saw Jesus as a threat to Rome, and schemed his death. Rolf Gompertz, an observant, practicing Jew, who fled Nazi Germany with his parents, says: "I wanted to create understanding between Jews and Christians, so we may live together, side by side, respectful of one another, in dignity and peace."

Finding Jesus, Discovering Self

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Publisher : Church Publishing, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 0819221996
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (192 download)

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Book Synopsis Finding Jesus, Discovering Self by : Caren Goldman

Download or read book Finding Jesus, Discovering Self written by Caren Goldman and published by Church Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inviting readers to see Jesus with new eyes, this volume is ideal for personal reflection or group study, and is a unique resource for the Lenten season.