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OUR FATHER ABRAHAM - JEWISH ROOTS OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH by Marvin R. Wilson
Although the roots of Christianity run deep into
Hebrew soil, many Christians are regrettably uninformed about the rich
Hebrew heritage of the church. This volume delineates the link between
Judaism and Christianity, between the Old and the New Testament, and
calls Christians to reexamine their Hebrew roots so as to effect a more
authentically biblical life-style.
As an introduction to the world of Hebrew thought, Our Father Abraham is
biblical, historical, and cultural in nature. At the same time, the
writing is personal and passionate, reflecting Dr. Wilson's own
spiritual pilgrimage and his extensive dialogue with Jews.
The book (1)
develops a historical perspective on the Jewish origins of the church,
(2) sets forth the importance and nature of Hebrew thought, (3)
discusses how the church can become more attuned to the Hebraic
mind-set of Scripture, and (4) offers practical suggestions for
interaction between Jews and Christians.
All
Christians and Jews too, will profit from Dr. Wilson's sensible treatments
of biblical texts, his thorough understanding of both the Christian and
the Jewish faith, and his honest historical analysis of the general
failure of the Christian church to acknowledge and understand its
relation to Judaism.
The study questions at
the end of each chapter enhance the book's usefulness as a text and
also make it suitable for Bible-study and discussion groups. Softcover - 374 pages.
Based on the book: Jews & Christians: A Journey of Faith DVD
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