Reading the Old Testament Through Jewish Eyes

Name: Reading the Old Testament Through Jewish Eyes
Brand: Tantor Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Rabbi Evan Moffic
ISBN: 9798765018309

Author: Rabbi Evan Moffic

Narrator: Barry Abrams

Unabridged: 4 hr 50 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 08/30/2022

Categories: Nonfiction, Religion, Biblical Commentary, Old Testament

Synopsis

Rabbi Evan Moffic has a passion for sharing Judaism and its traditions with Christian audiences.

In Reading the Old Testament Through Jewish Eyes, Rabbi Moffic explores the Torah, the first five books of the Hebrew Bible, and highlights points of interest to Christians. He describes the role of the Torah in Jewish worship and practice and explores the key themes of each book guided by the wisdom of Jewish interpreters through the centuries. Join Rabbi Moffic in this study of the Torah and find rich new insights into the biblical story. Discover how the Torah can be a source of wisdom, truth, and transformation in your life.

About Rabbi Evan Moffic

Rabbi Evan Moffic is a guide to Jewish wisdom for people of all faiths. A graduate of Stanford University, he is the spiritual leader of Congregation Solel on the North Shore of Chicago. He has been featured in The Chicago Tribune, The Washington Post, The Forward, and Christianity Today, and he appears regularly as a religious commentator on Fox News and CNN. He is an active blogger/vlogger who has contributed to sites such as beliefnet.com, huffingtonpost.com, and michaelhyatt.com. Through his speaking events, he brings new understanding of the Jewish heritage to churches of varied denominations and beliefs. Moffic is the author of several books, including What Every Christian Needs to Know About the Jewishness of Jesus, What Every Christian Needs to Know About Passover, First the Jews, and Shalom for the Heart.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Tayler

I bought this since the LDS church has been studying the Old Testament this year. Although the LDS church currently believes the KJV Bible is the most correct interpretation, I have to differ - I believe it is more important to rely on the original Hebrew interpretation from the source of Jewish rab......more

Goodreads review by Bob

This was a terrific book that added substance and context to my understanding of the Old Testament. It was refreshing to discover deeper meanings as well as layers of history and tradition associated with Jewish understandings. Having avoided reading much of the OT for many years my interest is rene......more

Goodreads review by Brandon

Rabbi Evan Moffic does an outstanding job of introducing Christians to the ways that those of the Jewish faith read and interpret the Torah. As Christians we often stop after the well-worn, felt board Sunday School stories in Genesis and Exodus, but Rabbi Moffit makes a compelling case that to reall......more

Goodreads review by Marilyn

Rabbi Moffic does a good job at explaining Judaism to Christians. In this book, he explores the Torah and the importance of it in Jewish worship. It was a great pick for our bible study group.......more

Goodreads review by Bud

OLD Testament Super book that really is a detailed study of the Torah that you never saw. A great book in my opinion......more