Walking in the Dust of Rabbi Jesus
How the Jewish Words of Jesus Can Change Your Life
- Biblical Studies & Commentaries
- Christian Living
- Publisher: Zondervan
- Published: 2013
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Publisher's Description
In Walking in the Dust of Rabbi Jesus, Lois Tverberg challenges readers to follow their Rabbi more closely by reexamining 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.
Endorsements (5)
“What Tverberg uncovers brings Scripture to light in contextual, astonishing ways. She makes me hunger to dig deeper in the meaning of the Word.”
“The first book that I would suggest to those interested in understanding Jesus' teaching better with the help of the historical background.”
“Her knowledge of Jewish customs, scholarship, language, and culture is astounding, and her writing style is lively and accessible...I cannot recommend it enough.”
“A must-read for every follower of Jesus. It is filled with great practical wisdom that you can put to work in your life immediately.”
“In this illuminating sequel on Rabbi Jesus, Tverberg has again done the serious student of Scripture a favor. Let the feast begin.”
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