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Fear vs. Awe – Quote from Abraham Heschel

February 26, 2014 11 Comments

Recently I posted an article called, “Does God Want Us to Fear Him?” It was about the fact that the Hebrew word that we translate as “fear,” also means “awe” and “reverence.” Just now I picked up Rabbi Abraham Heschel’s classic book God in Search of Man and read a magnificent quote from him on […]

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Get Ready for Passover by Making Some Mudbricks

February 24, 2014 2 Comments

Next week we’ll be beginning Lent, which looks forward to the Passover/Resurrection Day. Passover, of course, is the celebration of God’s redemption of Israel from slavery in Egypt. I think I’ve found the perfect activity for the season–making mudbricks like the ancient Israelites did in Egypt! Today Biblical Archaeology Review gave instructions on how to […]

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Interviews with Lois Tverberg about Rabbi Jesus

January 24, 2014 4 Comments

You don’t get to see me speak very often online, but here are a couple opportunities. I was interviewed on the television program Jewish Voice Today a while back about my book Walking in the Dust of Rabbi Jesus (Zondervan, 2012). You can watch that below. (Click the “Read More” link or title if you […]

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Top 10 Articles of 2013

January 6, 2014 3 Comments

Here they are! The top ten new articles of 2013 on Our Rabbi Jesus… 10. The Reality of Disciples and Rabbis – How did discipleship work in the first century? A look at the system of rabbinic education as Jesus knew it. 9. Be a Bridge, Not an Island – Many Christians who discover their […]

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The Chinese “Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus” has been Published

January 5, 2014 Leave a Comment

I received news a couple days ago that Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus has been released in Traditional Chinese. (Click on the front cover to see the full dust jacket.) You might think that publishers automatically translate their books into other major languages, but that’s not generally true. Zondervan published a Spanish version […]

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Rabbinic Wisdom for Christmas Consumerism

December 16, 2013 6 Comments

Right now many of us are doing our Christmas shopping, and it is easy to focus on new things we wish we could have. We live in a consumer culture that revolves around having more “stuff.” Our status is based on money, and we are expected to dedicate all our time to achieving financial success. […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Christmas, Pirke Avot, Rabbinic Thought

Why the Daniel Plan Might Make you Fat

December 4, 2013 22 Comments

Have you seen the news for the latest breakthrough weight-loss program, The Daniel Plan, by Rick Warren? It’s a 40-day plan (like his other books) to help individuals and church groups take off the flab and get in shape. Like other Bible-based diet plans, it’s built on the story in the first chapter in Daniel. […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Bible times, Biblical Thinking, Biblical World, Food & Diet

Clickable Resource Guide for Walking in the Dust of Rabbi Jesus

August 25, 2013 7 Comments

For all those of you who are reading Walking in the Dust of Rabbi Jesus, below is a clickable guide to the recommended resources for the book. (Books not on this site will link to Amazon or the author’s site.) Bailey, Kenneth E. Poet and Peasant and Through Peasant Eyes (Combined edition) Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, […]

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The Gospels in First Century Judea – Conference Aug 29, 2013

July 25, 2013 Leave a Comment

Update: A few months ago I told you about the program on Ancient Judaism and Christian Origins at Nyack College in New York City.  I mentioned that they will be hosting an Inaugural Conference on August 29, 2013. The conference, entitled “The Gospels in First Century Judea” looks very good. Some outstanding Christian and Jewish […]

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I’m Behind on Giving Away Books

June 18, 2013 35 Comments

Book Nerd

I admit it – I’m a little behind on giving away books to folks who sign up on my email list. I have some paperback copies of Walking in the Dust of Rabbi Jesus that I’d be happy to send to some lucky winners. If you haven’t signed up yet, use the “Subscribe” form to […]

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In the Blogosphere: Reviews of Walking in the Dust

June 7, 2013 2 Comments

Here are some review highlights for Walking in the Dust of Rabbi Jesus from various blogs. I’ve just shared an excerpt – use the link to read the rest. Ann Voskamp, author of One Thousand Gifts “…makes me hunger to dig deeper in the meaning of the Word.” From “Best Books Review” at aholyexperience.com (I’m honored […]

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New Program on Ancient Judaism and Christian Origins

April 17, 2013 1 Comment

If you’re interested in academic study on the Jewish background of Christianity, I have some good news. A brand new program on Ancient Judaism and Christian Origins is beginning this fall at Nyack College in New York, New York. This is a two-year on-campus Masters (M.A.) program. The website says: The M.A. is a 36-credit […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Historical Jesus, Jewish Roots, New Testament, Others' Teaching

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