Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus by Ann Spangler

Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus by Ann Spangler

A rare chance to know Jesus as his first disciples knew him.

What would it be like to journey back to the first century and sit at the feet of Rabbi Jesus as one of his Jewish disciples? How would your understanding of the gospel have been shaped by the customs, beliefs, and traditions of the Jewish culture in which you lived?

Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus takes you on a fascinating tour of the Jewish world of Jesus, offering inspirational insights that can transform your faith. Ann Spangler and Lois Tverberg paint powerful scenes from Jesus' ministry, immersing you in the prayers, feasts, history, culture, and customs that shaped Jesus and those who followed him. You will hear the parables as they must have sounded to first-century Jews, powerful and surprising. You will join the conversations that were already going on among the rabbis of his day. You will watch with new understanding as the events of his life unfold. And you will emerge with new excitement about the roots of your own Christian faith.

Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus will change the way you read Scripture and deepen your understanding of the life of Jesus. It will also help you to adapt the rich prayers and customs you learn about to your own life, in ways that both respect and enrich your Christian faith. By looking at the Jewishness of Jesus, Ann Spangler and Lois Tverberg take you on a captivating journey into the heart of Judaism, one that is both balanced and insightful, helping you to better understand and appreciate your own faith.

This newly expanded softcover edition includes a discussion guide for both individuals and groups, and instructions for a simple home Passover Seder celebration.

Over the past 20 years, Lois Tverberg has been speaking and writing about Christianity's Jewish roots. Her aim is to turn the old setting of the Bible into new discoveries that deepen and strengthen Christian faith. She is a cofounder of the En-Gedi Resource Center, a Christian educational organization dedicated to a better knowledge of the Bible in its original context. Tverberg, a former professor, now resides in Holland, Michigan, where he lectures at churches, conferences, and retreats. Visit www.ourrabbijesus.com for additional information.