The Misunderstood Jew: The Church and the Scandal of the Jewish Jesus Paperback – 20 November 2007

Every Christian need to read this book.

If you're looking to look deeper into the world of Jesus and his Jewishness, The Misunderstood Jew by Amy-Jill Levine is the perfect guide.What I loved most about this book is how accessible it is. Levine doesn’t just throw around scholarly jargon; she breaks down complex ideas in a way that anyone can grasp. Her humor and wit make the book an enjoyable read, even as it tackles serious topics.Levine does an amazing job showing how Jesus was deeply Jewish and how understanding this context can change the way we see both him and the early Christian movement.Whether you're a Christian looking to deepen your faith, a Jew curious about Jesus, or just someone interested in religious studies, this book is a gem. It’s thought-provoking, engaging, and full of those "aha!" moments that make you rethink what you thought you knew. Highly recommend, as I do all of Levine's books.

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The Misunderstood Jew"The Misunderstood Jew" by Ami-Jill Levine is a rewarding read for both Christians and Jews. "But if their transgression means riches for the world, and their loss means riches for the Gentiles, how much greater riches will their fullness bring!" (Romans 11:12)We are privileged to live in such exciting times. Whatever the Church gained by moving from its Jewish roots, it lost much more. Today, the Lord is revealing the importance of the Jewish roots to His Church,bringing back the Hebraic context and understanding; and more and more Believers are becoming aware of this. Further, and equally exciting, The Lord is lifting the veil from Jewish eyes so that there is a greater interest, understanding and even turning to Yeshua/Jesus, their Messiah than there has been since he walked and talked in the land of Israel two thousand years ago.This book is part of the riches that we Gentiles can participate in and enjoy, while at the same time enlightening Jews, giving understanding that Jesus is the Messiah, their Messiah! We can appreciate the revelation that comes by the Holy Spirit through Jewish eyes giving greater understanding of His Word.Speaking of Jesus of Nazareth Ami-Jill says, "To see and hear him in his historical context enriches the meaning of those all too familiar images and sayings. They become striking again, not just for their spiritual potential, but also for their social engagement. The kingdom of heaven is not, for the Jewish Jesus of Nazareth, a piece of real estate for the single saved soul; it is a communal vision of what could be and what should be. It is a vision of a time when all debts are forgiven, when we stop judging others, when we not only wear our traditions on our sleeve, but also hold them in our hearts and minds and enact them with all our strength. It is the good news that the Torah can be discussed and debated, when the Sabbath is truly honoured and kept holy, when love of enemies replaces the tendency toward striking back. The vision is Jewish, and it is worth keeping as frontlets before our eyes and teaching to our children." I am glad I purchased a copy of this book, and warmly recommend it to others.

I thought it was an excellent book. It helped me understand Judaism in the early Christian period and our relations as Christians to it. I think every Christian should read it. It illuminates the reading of the new testament along with her many other books and lectures. Many thanks.

This is a wonderful book for Christian, Jew or the just curious about religion. It's a good read whether you're well-schooled in theology or just beginning to believe. Ms. Levine is a Jew who knows Christianity better than many professed Christians, much to the shame of the churches. Well worth the price of purchase