{"product_id":"a-jewish-understanding-of-the-new-testament-paperback","title":"A Jewish Understanding of the New Testament - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSamuel Sandmel\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDavid Sandmel\u003c\/b\u003e (Introduction by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn in-depth look at the Christian scriptures--from a Jewish perspective.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany Jewish people know the New Testament only through snippets of verse heard at a Christian wedding or funeral, or through a chapter read in literature class. Many are completely unfamiliar with the meaning or messages of Christian scripture and therefore hold strange or startling judgments about it. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Jewish Understanding of the New Testament\u003c\/em\u003e introduces the text to Jewish readers. Samuel Sandmel applies scholarly criticism and provides historical background to the writings of the New Testament, revealing how the sacred literature of other religions can provide fresh perspectives on one's own beliefs. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWithout compromising his Jewish identity or encouraging any traditional Jewish stereotypes of the New Testament, Sandmel offers an enlightened view of Christian beliefs and encourages readers to acknowledge their common humanity with people of all religions. (Previously published by KTAV Publishing House, 1974, ISBN 0-870682-628.) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRabbi Samuel Sandmel was professor of Bible and Hellenistic Literature at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, and author of many highly regarded books in the fields of Jewish and Bible studies. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 368\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.01 x 7.94 x 6.86 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 01, 2004\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47426135720114,"sku":"9781594730481","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/0786d65f758c6ecad142420f058bca21_32b341ff-7b55-4080-89d6-9eaf002b8c94.webp?v=1778510858","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/a-jewish-understanding-of-the-new-testament-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}