Misunderstood Jew, The: The Church and the Scandal of the Jewish Jesus - Softcover

Shows how frequently and disastrously inaccurate beliefs about Jesus and early Judaism produce distorted relationships in the present.--New York Times

"Passionate, witty, and compelling . . . Levine's depth of knowledge and understanding are evident on every page. . . . There is much food for thought in this wonderful book."--Biblical Interpretation

Written for the general reading public, this is an outstanding addition to the literature of interfaith dialogue.--Publishers Weekly (starred review)

A leading biblical scholar demonstrates how both liberal and conservative Christians share a fundamental misunderstanding of Judaism and the New Testament that directly contributes to intolerance and anti-Semitism, in a guide that invites Christian and Jewish readers to develop fuller understandings of Jesus and the gospels. Reprint. 30,000 first printing.