Comments on: Your Input on the Next Book on Rabbi Jesus http://ourrabbijesus.com/2009/05/26/your-input-on-the-next-book-on-rabbi-jesus/ His Jewish Life and Teaching Tue, 15 May 2012 03:03:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Lois Tverberg http://ourrabbijesus.com/2009/05/26/your-input-on-the-next-book-on-rabbi-jesus/#comment-123 Lois Tverberg Thu, 07 Jul 2011 02:54:06 +0000 http://orj.mu.rocketwood.com/?p=333#comment-123 Thanks to all of you for your input! I appreciate it a lot. I'm chewing over your ideas as I think about yet another book... Thanks to all of you for your input! I appreciate it a lot. I’m chewing over your ideas as I think about yet another book…

]]> By: Arlan Gerig http://ourrabbijesus.com/2009/05/26/your-input-on-the-next-book-on-rabbi-jesus/#comment-122 Arlan Gerig Tue, 22 Mar 2011 06:10:08 +0000 http://orj.mu.rocketwood.com/?p=333#comment-122 I have been looking for a book like "Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus" for years and was so overjoyed to find this one. It has opened my eyes to more of what Jesus taught his disciples and how he lived. It has also opened my eyes to what Jesus expected of the people listening to him and what he expects of us. Do we just listen and let that seed die by the thorns choking it or do we grow and blossom and reach out to those around us who need Jesus? I would like to see explanations of some of Jesus' teachings, such as in-depth study of what Jesus was communicating in the Sermon on the Mount. I have been looking for a book like “Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus” for years and was so overjoyed to find this one. It has opened my eyes to more of what Jesus taught his disciples and how he lived. It has also opened my eyes to what Jesus expected of the people listening to him and what he expects of us. Do we just listen and let that seed die by the thorns choking it or do we grow and blossom and reach out to those around us who need Jesus?
I would like to see explanations of some of Jesus’ teachings, such as in-depth study of what Jesus was communicating in the Sermon on the Mount.

]]> By: Rebecca http://ourrabbijesus.com/2009/05/26/your-input-on-the-next-book-on-rabbi-jesus/#comment-121 Rebecca Sun, 20 Mar 2011 06:03:35 +0000 http://orj.mu.rocketwood.com/?p=333#comment-121 Honestly, I'd love to see you publish an in-depth commentary of the Gospels (begin with ONE :-). Line by line, story by story, providing commentary on what things REALLY mean in the context of Jesus' Judaism and that of the writers, as well. I know it would be a big project, but seriously, while these "nice little books" contain much that is profound, they only go so deep. How great it would be to take a trip through one of the gospels with you offering insights every step of the way. Have you thought about it? Honestly, I’d love to see you publish an in-depth commentary of the Gospels (begin with ONE :-) . Line by line, story by story, providing commentary on what things REALLY mean in the context of Jesus’ Judaism and that of the writers, as well. I know it would be a big project, but seriously, while these “nice little books” contain much that is profound, they only go so deep. How great it would be to take a trip through one of the gospels with you offering insights every step of the way. Have you thought about it?

]]> By: craig http://ourrabbijesus.com/2009/05/26/your-input-on-the-next-book-on-rabbi-jesus/#comment-120 craig Tue, 10 Aug 2010 08:45:55 +0000 http://orj.mu.rocketwood.com/?p=333#comment-120 It would be nice to read something that puts the Lords Prayer in its original context. I think it would also be good to look at more of the Jewish rituals, ie mikveh (ritual bath) - this may be especially important as it carries over into the Christian baptism; as well as a more in depth look at the Jewish Feasts (from Passover to Feast of Tabernacles). It would be nice to read something that puts the Lords Prayer in its original context. I think it would also be good to look at more of the Jewish rituals, ie mikveh (ritual bath) – this may be especially important as it carries over into the Christian baptism; as well as a more in depth look at the Jewish Feasts (from Passover to Feast of Tabernacles).

]]> By: Laura http://ourrabbijesus.com/2009/05/26/your-input-on-the-next-book-on-rabbi-jesus/#comment-119 Laura Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:34:14 +0000 http://orj.mu.rocketwood.com/?p=333#comment-119 I agree with posts #13, 14 and 15--your book, SITTING AT THE FEET... has lanched me into a deeper study with an increasing desire to understand the Hebraic foundations of my faith. Thankyou for continuing to provide a place with resources to continuue learning! I agree with posts #13, 14 and 15–your book, SITTING AT THE FEET… has lanched me into a deeper study with an increasing desire to understand the Hebraic foundations of my faith. Thankyou for continuing to provide a place with resources to continuue learning!

]]> By: Donna http://ourrabbijesus.com/2009/05/26/your-input-on-the-next-book-on-rabbi-jesus/#comment-118 Donna Sat, 24 Jul 2010 15:16:39 +0000 http://orj.mu.rocketwood.com/?p=333#comment-118 Lois, I enjoyed your book,"Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus" so much a year ago that I felt moved to create a summer Bible study using your book as the primary base, also two other books by David Blivin, plus a few other helps and some internet information. It was well received by the women who attended. Seeing women (and men) value God's word enough to participate in reading and studying the Bible consistently is the desire of my heart. How else will we as Christians learn to value the relationship we have with God that has been restored to us though the work of Christ? I usually wind up reading specific books like yours and then create questions so that people will not depend on a book other than the Bible for their answers. I have found that we people can become proud easily and begin discussing the greatness of authors, competing and comparing, rather than the greatness of our Lord. So with this in mind, I have tried to focus on finding good and godly books, such as yours, doing the research, and developing the questions myself in such a way that students must look for answers in Scripture. This has caused them to do some of the thinking themselves and connect with the Word. Then after we have gone over what they have discovered, I present a lesson gleaning information the Scriptures as well as my outside resources, thus adding to what they have gleaned first from Scripture on their own. In this way, students connect with the Scriptures more, and less with the author of a book. I hope you are not offended by my approach. I always include a reference list at the end, in case anyone wishes purchase books and delve deeper, which some have done. I guess my point in writing all this is that I have had such a deep conviction that studying the Scriptures is becoming expensive. I my own church many bible studies run $15-$25 for the study books. Some women have not been able to afford this, and while the church often steps in and helps, I feel so strongly that it would be nice if Bible study in churches and in communities could be free. I was pleased that you put your study guide online, and I drew a couple of questions from it that did not require that women have the book. So what I'm saying is could you write a book that people could buy if they wish, but also create a study guide that went along with the book that was online and free, but used Scripture mostly? The book could be the leaders guide without being called a leaders guide, so anyone could purchase it for their own enrichment and reading pleasure. Sorry for the length of this. Please know I did enjoy your book and the study my Bible group benefited from by having it as a central theme. Thanks for all you do. Lois,
I enjoyed your book,”Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus” so much a year ago that I felt moved to create a summer Bible study using your book as the primary base, also two other books by David Blivin, plus a few other helps and some internet information. It was well received by the women who attended. Seeing women (and men) value God’s word enough to participate in reading and studying the Bible consistently is the desire of my heart. How else will we as Christians learn to value the relationship we have with God that has been restored to us though the work of Christ?
I usually wind up reading specific books like yours and then create questions so that people will not depend on a book other than the Bible for their answers. I have found that we people can become proud easily and begin discussing the greatness of authors, competing and comparing, rather than the greatness of our Lord. So with this in mind, I have tried to focus on finding good and godly books, such as yours, doing the research, and developing the questions myself in such a way that students must look for answers in Scripture. This has caused them to do some of the thinking themselves and connect with the Word. Then after we have gone over what they have discovered, I present a lesson gleaning information the Scriptures as well as my outside resources, thus adding to what they have gleaned first from Scripture on their own. In this way, students connect with the Scriptures more, and less with the author of a book. I hope you are not offended by my approach. I always include a reference list at the end, in case anyone wishes purchase books and delve deeper, which some have done.
I guess my point in writing all this is that I have had such a deep conviction that studying the Scriptures is becoming expensive. I my own church many bible studies run $15-$25 for the study books. Some women have not been able to afford this, and while the church often steps in and helps, I feel so strongly that it would be nice if Bible study in churches and in communities could be free. I was pleased that you put your study guide online, and I drew a couple of questions from it that did not require that women have the book. So what I’m saying is could you write a book that people could buy if they wish, but also create a study guide that went along with the book that was online and free, but used Scripture mostly? The book could be the leaders guide without being called a leaders guide, so anyone could purchase it for their own enrichment and reading pleasure.
Sorry for the length of this. Please know I did enjoy your book and the study my Bible group benefited from by having it as a central theme. Thanks for all you do.

]]> By: Jenntara http://ourrabbijesus.com/2009/05/26/your-input-on-the-next-book-on-rabbi-jesus/#comment-117 Jenntara Wed, 07 Jul 2010 19:39:41 +0000 http://orj.mu.rocketwood.com/?p=333#comment-117 I have so much enjoyed this book that I encouraged my book club to read it. We divided it in half for two months. I am wishing there were a full-on bible study with video to go with it!!12 weeks of in-depth study might just scratch the surface. Just a thought. I have so much enjoyed this book that I encouraged my book club to read it. We divided it in half for two months. I am wishing there were a full-on bible study with video to go with it!!12 weeks of in-depth study might just scratch the surface.
Just a thought.

]]> By: Ann Sturdy http://ourrabbijesus.com/2009/05/26/your-input-on-the-next-book-on-rabbi-jesus/#comment-116 Ann Sturdy Sun, 30 May 2010 14:12:13 +0000 http://orj.mu.rocketwood.com/?p=333#comment-116 I have loved "Sitting at the feet of Rabbi Jesus". I have just returned from my first trip to Israel, and this book went with me, and has ignited a desire to know more. I would love any book that you decide to write as it is all new to me, and has enriched my christian walk tremendously. Regards I have loved “Sitting at the feet of Rabbi Jesus”. I have just returned from my first trip to Israel, and this book went with me, and has ignited a desire to know more. I would love any book that you decide to write as it is all new to me, and has enriched my christian walk tremendously.
Regards

]]> By: Steve http://ourrabbijesus.com/2009/05/26/your-input-on-the-next-book-on-rabbi-jesus/#comment-115 Steve Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:35:24 +0000 http://orj.mu.rocketwood.com/?p=333#comment-115 maybe a book on the torah, its commandments and ways and discussion on how to live them out in every day life. one page per commandment… should be a big volume. maybe a book on the torah, its commandments and ways and discussion on how to live them out in every day life.

one page per commandment… should be a big volume.

]]> By: Alex Renko http://ourrabbijesus.com/2009/05/26/your-input-on-the-next-book-on-rabbi-jesus/#comment-114 Alex Renko Thu, 20 Aug 2009 21:35:13 +0000 http://orj.mu.rocketwood.com/?p=333#comment-114 I would very much like to see some teaching on Sheva Mitzvot B’nei Noach (The Seven Laws of Noah) and their ultimate reincarnation in the gentile world. It is quite common that so many Christians in our churches believe that everything in Torah is addressed only to Hebrews and that God had nothing directly to say to gentiles until the coming of Christ. I would very much like to see some teaching on Sheva Mitzvot B’nei Noach (The Seven Laws of Noah) and their ultimate reincarnation in the gentile world. It is quite common that so many Christians in our churches believe that everything in Torah is addressed only to Hebrews and that God had nothing directly to say to gentiles until the coming of Christ.

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