Walking in the Dust of Rabbi Jesus: How the Jewish Words of Jesus Can Change Your Life - Softcover

Tverberg, Lois

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0310330009 ISBN 13: 9780310330004

Publisher: Zondervan, 2013

Synopsis

What difference does it make that Jesus was Jewish?

In Walking in the Dust of Rabbi Jesus, Lois Tverberg challenges readers to follow their Rabbi more closely by re-examining his words in the light of their Jewish context. Doing so will provide a richer, deeper understanding of his ministry, compelling us to live differently, to become more Christ-like. We'll begin to understand why his first Jewish disciples abandoned everything to follow him, to live out his commands.

Our modern society, with its individualism and materialism, is very different than the tight-knit, family-oriented setting Jesus lived and taught in. What wisdom can we glean from his Eastern, biblical attitude toward life? How can knowing Jesus within this context shed light on his teachings for us today?

In Walking in the Dust of Rabbi Jesus we'll journey back in time to eavesdrop on the conversations that arose among the rabbis of Jesus' day, and consider how hearing Rabbi Jesus with the ears of a first-century disciple can bring new meaning to our faith. And we'll listen to Jewish thinkers through the ages, discovering how ideas that germinated in Jesus' time have borne fruit. Doing so will yield fresh, practical insights for following our Rabbi's teachings from a Jewish point of view.

About this title

From the Inside Flap

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 explains

• 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

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.
 
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.

From the Back Cover

What Difference Does It Make That Jesus Was Jewish?

Ever wish you could travel back in time to Jesus' day and hear his earth-shattering words as they were first heard, in their native language and culture?
 
In Walking in the Dust of Rabbi Jesus, respected scholar Lois Tverberg examines some of Jesus' most important words in light of their Jewish context. As Tverberg has discovered in her own life, unlocking the Bible's Jewish heritage gives us a richer understanding of Christ's ministry, compelling us to live with renewed spiritual passion as we embrace the joy and wisdom of Rabbi Jesus.

Edition details

• Publisher: Zondervan
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0310330009
• ISBN 13: 9780310330004
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 240