Get Walking in the Dust of Rabbi Jesus: How the Jewish Words of Jesus Can Change Your Life
for $1.99 right now at Amazon.From Amazon:
In Walking in the Dust of Rabbi Jesus, Lois Tverberg brings the Bible to life as she explores the cultural context of Jesus' teachings. With well-researched information and a highly readable style, Tverberg explainsCurious? Read the beginning of the book using Amazon's Look Inside feature.
By understanding the religious and cultural atmosphere in which Jesus lived and taught, you will begin to understand why his first disciples abandoned everything to follow him. You will also learn the meaning behind key Hebrew words that make Bible reading a richer, more powerful experience. And you will see how Jewish customs, culture, and beliefs can enrich your life as a Christian whose faith first emerged from Jewish roots.
- How understanding Jewish idioms and expressions can help us better grasp what Jesus was saying
- How viewing Jesus within the context of Middle Eastern culture can enliven his parables in surprising new ways
- How the Jewish world of Jesus can teach us many wise insights, like how to pray with chutzpah or think with both hands
Come eavesdrop on the conversations among the rabbis of Jesus' time. Learn how hearing Rabbi Jesus with the ears of a first-century disciple can bring new depth to your spiritual life. Along the way you will discover both practical ways to live as Jesus' disciple and an invigorated faith that will draw you closer to God.
(I love the convenience of shopping online and I think you will too. The links in this post are my referral links. Read my disclosure policy here.)
