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A Jewish Understanding of the New Testament

Rabbi Samuel Sandmel

Publisher: SkyLight Paths

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An in-depth look at the Christian                 scriptures—from a Jewish perspective.                                     Many Jewish people know the New Testament                 only through snippets of verse heard at a Christian wedding or                 funeral, or through a chapter read in literature class. Many                 are completely unfamiliar with the meaning or messages of                 Christian scripture and therefore hold strange or startling                 judgments about it.              
A Jewish Understanding of the New                 Testament introduces the text                 to Jewish readers. Samuel Sandmel applies scholarly criticism                 and provides historical background to the writings of the New                 Testament, revealing how the sacred literature of other                 religions can provide fresh perspectives on one’s own                 beliefs.              
Without compromising his Jewish identity                 or encouraging any traditional Jewish stereotypes of the New                 Testament, Sandmel offers an enlightened view of Christian                 beliefs and encourages readers to acknowledge their common                 humanity with people of all religions. (Previously published by                 KTAV Publishing House, 1974, ISBN 0-870682-628.)              
Rabbi Samuel Sandmel was professor of                 Bible and Hellenistic Literature at Hebrew Union                 College–Jewish Institute of Religion, and author of many                 highly regarded books in the fields of Jewish and Bible                 studies.
Available since: 10/05/2012.

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