 |
Jesus the Jewish Theologian
by Brad H. Young ISBN-13: 9781565630604 Paperback: 352 pages Publisher: Hendrickson Publishers Released: June 1, 1995 |
Source: ebook review copy from the publisher through NetGalley.
Book Description, Modified from Goodreads:
"Jesus the Jewish Theologian" establishes Jesus firmly within the context of first-century Judaism and shows how understanding Jesus' Jewishness is crucial for interpreting the New Testament and for understanding the nature of Christian faith. Insights from Jewish literature, archeology, and tradition help modern readers place Jesus within his original context. Particular attention is given to the Jewish roots of Jesus' teaching concerning the kingdom of God.
My Review:
Jesus the Jewish Theologian looks at Jesus' teachings and actions within the context of 1st-century Judaism. The author talked about what Jewish teachers around this time period were saying and doing that was similar to and provides insight into Jesus' words and actions. I found the information about inheritance as applied to the "Prodigal Son" parable to be very interesting. Much of the book focused on insights into Jesus' parables.
I have read other books that show how Jesus' teachings are more similar to the beliefs of Pharisees than the Sadducees and that he was joining in the debate going on within the Pharisees. However, this author stated that Jesus supported all of the Pharisees' teachings and implied that he was not in any conflict with them. He also explained how Pilate was a cruel man (and he was) who rightly bears the full blame for Jesus' crucifixion. I think the author went too far in reinterpreting what happened in an effort to fight anti-Semitism. Overall, though, I felt like this book was well worth reading for the insights gained into the meaning of Jesus parables.
If you've read this book, what do you think about it? I'd be honored if you wrote your own opinion of the book in the comments.
Excerpt: Read an excerpt using Google Preview.
Posts
No comments:
Post a Comment