Praying Like the Jew Jesus: Recovering the Ancient Roots of New Testament Prayer - Softcover

Jones, Timothy Paul

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1880226286 ISBN 13: 9781880226285

Publisher: Messianic Jewish Publishers, 2005

Synopsis

How did Yeshua (Jesus) pray? What Jewish customs and traditions formed the basis of the Messiah's prayers? This eye-opening book reveals the Jewish background of many of Yeshua's prayers. * Historical vignettes will transport you to the times of Yeshua so you can grasp the full meaning of Messiah's prayers. * Unique devotional thoughts and meditations, presented in down-to-earth language, provide inspiration for a more meaningful prayer life and help you draw close to God. Praying Like the Jew, Jesus is a treasure-trove of information and inspiration. After reading this book, your understanding of God, prayer, and the Bible will be forever changed.

About this title

About the Author

Timothy P. Jones, Ed. D. (Doctor of Education, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is the author of several textbooks and curricula. His articles have appeared in major Christian magazines and journals. He is Adjunct Professor of Biblical Languages at two universities. Dr. Jones is the senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Rolling Hills in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Review

"Combines imaginative story telling with knowledge of the Land . . . these retellings of gospel stories have color, pathos, and humor." -- James F. Strange, Prof. Dep't. of Religious Studies, Univ. of S. Florida

"Jones bridges the chasm between a Greco-Romanized view of the Lord's prayer life to the . . . Jewish prayer life of Yeshua." -- Rev. Robert Stearns, Exec. Dir., Eagles' Wings

"Old truths become new realities in the inspiring pages of this guide to authentic prayer." -- James W. Goll, author & co-founder of Encounters Network

"Provides insights and layers of meaning to the enterprise of prayer . Historical vignettes bring the prayers of Jesus to life." -- Dr. John Fischer, Exce. Dir., Menorah Ministries; Rabbi, Cong. Ohr Chadash

"Provides insights and layers of meaning to the enterprise of prayer. Historical vignettes bring the prayers of Jesus to life." -- Dr. John Fischer, Exec. Dir., Menorah Ministries; Rabbi, Cong. Ohr Chadash

"Unearths hidden spiritual riches in the New Testament. Jones has done a great service." (from the foreword) -- Mark Galli, Managing Editor, Christianity Today

"Unearths hidden spiritual riches in the New Testament. Jones has done a great service." -- Mark Galli, Managing Editor, Christianity Today

Edition details

• Publisher: Messianic Jewish Publishers
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1880226286
• ISBN 13: 9781880226285
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 133