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Judaism - The Bible With and Without Jesus: How Jews and Christians Read the Same Stories Differently

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Book Synopsis: The editors of The Jewish Annotated New Testament show how and why Jews and Christians read many of the same Biblical texts – including passages from the Pentateuch, the Prophets, and the Psalms – differently. Exploring and explaining these diverse perspectives, they reveal more clearly Scripture’s beauty and power.

Esteemed Bible scholars and teachers Amy-Jill Levine and Marc Z. Brettler take readers on a guided tour of the most popular Hebrew Bible passages quoted in the New Testament to show what the texts meant in their original contexts and then how Jews and Christians, over time, understood those same texts. Passages include the creation of the world, the role of Adam and Eve, the Suffering Servant of Isiah, the book of Jonah, and Psalm 22, whose words, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me,” Jesus quotes as he dies on the cross.

Comparing various interpretations – historical, literary, and theological - of each ancient text, Levine and Brettler offer deeper understandings of the original narratives and their many afterlives. They show how the text speaks to different generations under changed circumstances, and so illuminate the Bible’s ongoing significance. By understanding the depth and variety by which these passages have been, and can be, understood, The Bible With and Without Jesus does more than enhance our religious understandings, it helps us to see the Bible as a source of inspiration for any and all readers.

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Discover the fascinating world of Biblical interpretation with The Bible With and Without Jesus. This captivating book takes you on a journey through the ages, exploring how Jews and Christians have read and understood the same texts differently. Packed with insights from esteemed Bible scholars Amy-Jill Levine and Marc Z. Brettler, this book will deepen your understanding of Scripture's beauty and power.

Uncover the hidden meanings and diverse perspectives of well-known Biblical passages like the creation of the world and the story of Adam and Eve. Dive deep into profound texts such as the Suffering Servant of Isaiah and the book of Jonah. You'll even gain unique insights into Psalm 22, the very words Jesus quoted while hanging on the cross. Through a rich analysis of historical, literary, and theological interpretations, Levine and Brettler shed light on the original context of these texts, as well as their enduring significance.

This groundbreaking book will revolutionize the way you read the Bible. By exploring how the meanings of these ancient texts have evolved over time, Levine and Brettler reveal the depth and variety of interpretations, making the Bible a source of inspiration for all readers. Whether you're a devoted follower of Judaism or Christianity, or simply someone seeking spiritual guidance, you'll find profound wisdom in these pages.

Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the fascinating world of Biblical interpretation. Enhance your religious understandings and gain a newfound appreciation for the Bible's ongoing relevance. Start your journey of discovery with The Bible With and Without Jesus today!

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