Judaism Is Not Jewish - A Friendly Critique Of The Messianic Movement
Maoz, Baruch
People from a Jewish background face difficult choices when they trust in Jesus as the Jewish Messiah. Baruch Maoz, the leader of a Christian Church in Israel, believes that to be Jewish is a blessing from God. The strong Jewish cultural identity impacts on worship and life so how does a Jewish Christian worship with his Gentile brothers and sisters? If they join churches will they be assimilated? If they establish synagogues will their fellow Christians feel excluded?
The response that some Jewish Christians have decided upon is to establish a fourth branch of Judaism called Messianic Judaism (the others are Orthodox, Conservative and Reform).
Baruch accepts there are fine Christians within the movement but shows how Jewish life is not the same as synagogue life. He enables Jewish Christians to retain a cultural identity without losing fellowship with other Christians.

Pages: 400

Reviews

"The heart of his indictment is this: the Movement has allowed rabbinic tradition to overshadow the Bible. In a laudable attempt to attract Jews to Christianity, they are in danger of losing the essence of the faith as it centers in Jesus Christ."
Tom Wells, Pastor, The Kings Chapel, West Chester, Ohio

"This book is must reading for everyone who cares about the Jewish people."
Stan Telchin, Stan Telchin Ministries, Sarasota, Florida

"This is a warm, engaging and very important book, especially for Jewish Christians and those involved in ministry with Jewish followers of Messiah Jesus."
John Armstrong, Reformation & Revival Ministries, Carol Stream, Illinois

"Written primarily as a constructive critique of Messianic Judaism and in light of the author's more than 30 years as a minister in Israel, it has far broader relevance. It highlights, in a fashion both compelling and winsome, considerations that are non-negotiable today, as always, in maintaining the integrity of the gospel of Jesus Christ and biblical Christianity."
Richard B. Gaffin, Jr, Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia

"Pastor Maoz is a passionate and persuasive writer with clear convictions, who builds simple and convincing arguments on ademonstrably biblical foundation. For those within, intrigued by,or dealing with the Messianic Movement, this book is importantand perhaps essential reading. Similarly, other Jewish Christians and any one involved in evangelizing Jews would almost certainly find it helpful. The book also has much to say to all believers."
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ISBN: 9781857927870
Catalogue code: N/A
Publisher: CHRISTIAN FOCUS
Format: Paperback  

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