After spending five years attending a Hebrew Scripture study group, Chever Torah, evangelical Christian Athol Dickson decided to write a book that might create a genuine encounter between Christian and Jewish interpretations of Scripture. With simple yet profound language, this book investigates some of the primary theological differences between Christianity and Judaism as well as the common ground. Passionately tied to scriptural text, each chapter looks at Christian and Jewish perspectives on various topics as the implications for all readers are explored. For Jewish readers, Dickson presents Christianity as "a reasonable response to the books of Moses, the writings, and the prophets." For Christian readers, the book is offered as "a welcome confirmation that the most basic tenets of our faith are rooted in the earliest moments of creation, in the Garden, in the cool of the day."
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Reviewed by Marylyn Deitz (Bristol, RI), February 09, 2009
After reading the first 20 pages on line, I bought 2, one for myself and one for a Jewish friend of mine. Wonderful book, easy reading, very educational. I get a lot of teaching on how the Old Testament is fulfilled in the New Testament at Christian Bible study, but Athol Dickson shows how similar most of the Hebrew teachings are to the Christian teachings. I bought this book for my Jewish friend to help us become more understanding friends.
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Reviewed by Kendra (GA), September 25, 2007
This was a wonderful inspiring, thought-provoking and engaging book. I have referred to it many times over different occasions. It has also spurred me on to further reading and research. Athol Dickson is one of my very favorite authors!
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Fan (USA), July 01, 2005
This book is a must read for follower of Jesus and Moses alike! This not a book about converting from one faith to the other but about understanding for two faiths that share so much history. Nor is there intent to offend. Athol only wants to bring God's two families closer together. To show we both honestly love God.
For the followers of Jesus, there is a lot we can learn from the first family of God and Athol lays it before us in very easy to understand terms. He shows us how our faith builds on that of Abraham and how we should interact with our Father, who and what He is (and is not), and even what He can and can not do, all for our sake.
A follower of Moses can also learn about how we perceive God and why we perceive him and Jesus the way we do, without any hidden attempts at conversion. Here a Jew can learn the true tenants of our faith and may discover some very interesting, purely Jewish insight into the Torah. (I personally would like to thank you for this Jewish insight)
As this book points out, we really aren't as different as we've been lead to believe. We share in our basic beliefs, the very same foundation stones. What differs is what is built upon them. Many Jews and Christians alike would probably be surprised to find there is often more of Jesus in some Synagogues than there is in many churches.
Anyone willing to let go and ask God an honest, heartfelt question will find this a thoroughly enlightening and enjoyable book!
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Terry Schmidt (Billings Montana), September 03, 2003
Awesome!! Thought provoking, and very exciting. Worth the price. Very easy to follow.
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