The Secret of the Jews


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Explain why so many American Jews are deeply uncomfortable with this outpouring of Christian support.




The Mystery of Romans


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Paul's letter to the Romans, says Nanos, is an example of Jewish correspondence, addressing believers in Jesus who are steeped in Jewish ways-whether of Jewish or gentile origin. Arguing against those who think Paul was an apostate from Judaism, Nanos maintains Paul's continuity with his Jewish heritage. Several key arguments here are: Those addressed in Paul's letter were still an integral part of the Roman synagogue communities. The "weak" are non- Christian Jews, while the "strong" included both Jewish and gentile converts to belief in Jesus. Paul as a practicing devout Jew insists on the rules of behavior for "the righteous gentiles." Christian subordination to authorities (Romans 13:1-7) is intended to enforce submission to leaders of the synagogues, not Roman government officials. Paul behaves in a way to confirm the very Jewish portrait of him in Acts: going first to the synagogues.




The Mystery of the Jew


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The Mystery of the Jews


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A relatively small group of people by the world's standard, yet Jews have created an enormous contribution of products and services for the benefit of all mankind, that in many cases have exceeded the accomplishment of many of the larger countries. Yet, notwithstanding their tremendous accomplishments, and their emphasis on peace among all nations, the Jewish people are the most vilified and hated people on earth. The voting records of the United Nations, European Union, and the Arab League have consistently voted against Israel in an overt anti-Semitic way. Even the Roman Catholic Church and the influential members of the U.S. State Department have proved hostile over the years. You will also find large international corporations and American and European Church groups, that are members of the BDS (Boycott, Divestiture, and Sanctions) movement against Israel, including the anti-Zionists. Why is this? How can a small, tiny nation of about seven million people, covering a geographical area of about 10,000 square miles, possibly compete and survive against such might odds? The mystery of the Jews, and why they have been persecuted for centuries, makes for a compelling story that will stimulate your soul, bring tears to your eyes and yet at the same time inspire you by the ability of the Jews to survive all their trials and turmoil. The author's research into the deep past unravels many unknown facts that provide the reader with a front row, eye witness account of a unique story, unequaled in the history of man.







The Mystery of God: Early Jewish Mysticism and the New Testament


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This book brings together the perspectives of apocalypticism and early Jewish mysticism to illuminate aspects of New Testament theology. The first part begins with a consideration of the mystical character of apocalypticism and then uses the Book of Revelation and the development of views about the heavenly mediator figure of Enoch to explore the importance of apocalypticism in the Gospels and Acts, the Pauline Letters and finally the key theological themes in the later books of the New Testament. The second and third parts explore the character of early Jewish mysticism by taking important themes in the early Jewish mystical texts such as the Temple and the Divine Body to demonstrate the relevance of this material to New Testament interpretation.




The Mystery of Jesus, Jew, and Gentile


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What is The Mystery? This question is different - and this book is different - because I'll just tell you the answer upfront. The answer to the question of The Mystery is an answer you've probably heard before. The answer is Jesus. The mysterious part is not the answer, but the question. What question does Jesus answer, and why? Multiple questions will be asked and sought out as I introduce you to this idea of The Mystery. We will ask and address questions such as: - What is the Bible really all about? - What is God doing with Israel? - How do I respond to The Mystery of Jesus? The life of the Jesus-follower is all about continually searching out our God. If you are hungry to discover the depths of The Mystery of God and His purposes, this book is for you.




Mystery Midrash


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Confront murder, mayhem--and your own mysteries of being. From a corporate giant's kidnapping of a rabbi, to the disappearance of the clarinetist in a klezmer band, to four rabbis' use of their text interpretation skills to help a detective solve a murder that one of them has committed, this unique collection of mysteries will enlighten you at the same time it intrigues and entertains. While featuring enough death and deception to keep the detective protagonists on their toes, each story presents the uncertainties that are a part of contemporary Jewish identity--inviting us all to confront our own mysteries of being. Throughout the stories' tangled puzzles and suspenseful adventures, the characters solve not only the "whodunit"-type mysteries, but also struggle to solve the mystery of their spiritual lives. Mystery Midrash will be a lasting delight for mystery buffs of all faith traditions. Contributors include: Joel Siegel * Lawrence W. Raphael * Toni Brill * Howard Engel * Richard Fliegel * Michael A. Kahn * Stuart M. Kaminsky * Faye Kellerman * Ronald Levitsky * Ellen Rawlings * Rabbi Bob Sloan * Janice Steinberg * James Yaffe * Batya Swift Yasgur







Criminal Kabbalah


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This anthology of 13 mystery stories touches on various aspects of Judaism, with selections from Kinky Friedman, Stuart Kaminsky and more.