Jewish New Testament Commentary: A Companion Volume to the Jewish New Testament37 reviews David H. Stern Messianic Jewish Resources International, 1992 Exceptional + David, You Made My Day! + Hebrew roots perspective + the real deal             The Birth Of Christianity: The First Twenty Years (After Jesus: Volume 1)7 reviews Paul Barnett Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2005 Home Run + Presents the conservative view + The Birth of Christianity: the first twenty years + THE book on life after Jesus + This book hits the bull's eye while Crossan's misses the target             Your People Shall Be My People18 reviews Don Finto Regal Books, 2001 Wow--what an opportunity "SHALL BE MY PEOPLE" + Embracing Israel + Jew and Gentile in Fellowshp the real story + Christians Take Heed!! + Incredible Book, easy to follow             The Jewish-Christian Schism Revisited (Radical Traditions)3 reviews John Howard Yoder Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2003 Extremely important text(s) (nearly ruined) + challenged my assumptions... + A primary thesis that the schism "did not have to be" The essays in this collection are some of the most important, original, and illuminating contributions to the study of Jewish-Christian relations/origins that I have come across. I think these essays are a "must-read" for any person interested in this field or related fields of study and also, ...             The Sage from Galilee: Rediscovering Jesus' Genius6 reviews David Flusser, R. Steven Notley Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2007 Great Historical Work + It Fills in Some Gaps + Flusser is Invaluable! + Looking at Jesus from a First Century Vantage Point + My opinion - an excellent book, a "mustread"             The church and the Jews: The biblical relationship2 reviews Daniel Gruber Elijah Publishing, 2001 Scholarly and hard hitting + Historical evidence of why we ought to pray for Israel Dan Gruber painstakingly delves into the history of anti-Semitism in the church and gives a splendid overview of contemporary theological positions that are the result of this attitude. Without reservation, he summarizes the errors inherent in each of these theologies and their resultant ...             Israel and the Church5 reviews Ron Diprose Paternoster, 2004 Clarity on the Relationship of Israel and the Church + Finally, A Man with no guile! + Simply superb + Excellent Treatment of an Important Topic             Assumptions That Affect Our Lives2 reviews Christian Overman Micah 6:8, 1996 Enlightening and valuable + Life Changing This book was excellent for perspective on Greek and Hebrew thought and it's outworking in Western Society. The author has managed to communicate in a very clear and simple way. Enlightening and challenging.             The Jews in the Time of Jesus: An Introduction10 reviews Stephen M. Wylen Paulist Press, 1995 A Helpful Guide to Undestanding Judaism in Jesus' day + Wylen is right + Good coverage of a complicated subject + Excellent Introduction. Beware of minor errors. + Not bad, but shows bias in places             Yeshua: A Guide to the Real Jesus and the Original Church28 reviews Ron Moseley Messianic Jewish Resources International, 1998 WHAT'S IN A NAME????? BIBLE BASED FACTS???? + Not what I was taught as a child + a guide for a quick tour + good beginner book             Hebrew Thought Compared With Greek7 reviews Thorleif Boman W. W. Norton & Company, 2002 A must for proper interpretation of the Hebrew Bible + A must have for any student of Biblical Hebrew + To understand the Bible, you really need this book A very informative book describing, with clarity and detail, the mind of the Hebrews who wrote the Bible. As you read this book you quickly discover that the authors of the Bible do not think like we do. The Biblical text comes alive as you begin to understand the philosophy of the ancient Hebrews ...             From the Maccabees to the Mishnah, Second Edition6 reviews Shaye J. D. Cohen Westminster John Knox Press, 2006 Wraps Around Early Christianity + Limited but Brilliant + Excellent Cultural History of the Period. Buy It and Read It! + Jewish identity from the time of the Maccabees + A good overview of Jewish history from 170 BC-200AD             Jesus the Jew: A Historian's Reading of the Gospels12 reviews Geza Vermes Augsburg Fortress Publishers, 1981 One of the greatest books of the Twentieth Century. + A new look at Jesus + Jesus the Jew; PERIOD + Vermes, unequalled. + Jesus The Hasid             Discovering the Language of Jesus2 reviews Douglas Hamp Calvary Chapel Publishing, 2005 Good assumption-buster on the use of Hebrew in the time of Yeshua (Jesus) + Outstanding Book! Being in ministry in a Messianic congregation teaches you to look at the Hebraic roots of the gospels. I am always happy to see a Christian author apply this concept. In this case, the author studies the actual language of the gospels themselves, keeping it simple and yet also provocative and ...             Praying for Israel's Destiny: Effective Intercession for God's Purposes in the Middle East4 reviews James W. Goll Chosen, 2005 Spiritual support for Israel + Praying for Israel + A college student's thoughts This is an urgent call for Christians to support Israel and the Diaspora Jewish people in these ominous times. Consisting of three parts: Praying for spiritual understanding, for the descendants of Abraham, and for the fullness of God's promises, the book provides a framework on how to effectively ...             Exodus Cry: Sounding a Prophetic Call to Strategic Prayer for Israel and the Jewish People Worldwide2 reviews Jim W. Goll Regal Books, 2001 Exodus Cry! + What every Christian Needs to Now and Why They Must Pray for Israel and the Jewsih People This is a MUST READ for anyone who has a heart for the nation and people of Israel. Mr. Goll does an outstanding job in relating the history of the Jewish people as well as compel the reader to respond to the current, critical situation of the Jewish people in Israel and around the world. This ...             Standing With Israel34 reviews David Brog Frontline, 2006 Antidote to Jeremiah Wright + A fast-paced, engaging history of modern Zionism + Wake up and smell the roses + An eye-opener on Jewish & Christian relations             Jesus & the Rise of Early Christianity: A History of New Testament Times5 reviews Paul Barnett InterVarsity Press, 2002 About Time + Jesus & The Rise of Early Christianity + Very good NT historical survey + a good introduction or refresher + An authoritative reference on the roots of Christianity             Our Father Abraham: Jewish Roots of the Christian Faith41 reviews Marvin R. Wilson Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1989 Must-have for any personal library + Jewish Roots + Excellent! + Necessary read             Jewish Roots3 reviews Dan Juster Destiny Image Publishers, 1995 God Has Not Finished With Israel. + Author's Comments + Messianic Jew This excellent book should be required reading in all Theological Seminaries, Bible Colleges/Schools and is a book which should also be read by all Ministers of the Gospel. The author, himself a senior Pastor, has personally attended five Bible Colleges, obtained four degrees and engaged in three ...