Jesus: First-Century Rabbi: A New Edition - Softcover

This is a beautiful book, and when read as an example of how to see what we love most in ourselves as being deeply present even with others, it deserves the attention of all people whose love of God and humanity is as deep as their love of the particular faith they follow." -- Brad Hirschfield, Patheos: Hosting the Conversation on Faith "As a Christian Priest I cannot recommend this book enough. It is one of the best pieces of interfaith Edifications I have ever had the pleasure to read, and re-read...This book is enlightening, deep, thoughtful and a blessing if read as it was written with a contrite heart, an open spirit and with love." -- Rev. Timothy Baker "Rabbi Zaslow has done a tremendous service to Christians and Jews alike-this book is wonderful! An important contribution to the continuing dialogue and relationship building between these two faith communities. We need to hear more of what brings us together, what we share, not just what sets us apart. Thank you both Rabbi Zaslow and Paraclete for bringing this work to fruition and for creating greater light in our world!" -- Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, President, International Fellowship of Christians and Jews

This bold, fresh look at the historical Jesus and the Jewish roots of Christianity challenges both Jews and Christians to re-examine their understanding of Jesus's commitment to his Jewish faith. Instead of emphasizing the differences between the two religions, this groundbreaking book explains how the concepts of vicarious atonement, mediation, incarnation, and Trinity are actually rooted in classical Judaism.