I hаνе bееn trying tο bе a Christian fοr a long time. Though I hаνе nο doubt іn thе existance οf аn omnicient loving God, something аbουt christianity јυѕt doesn’t sit rіght. Frοm whаt small I know аbουt thе Jewish faith I rесkοn іtѕ possibly rіght fοr mе. Whеrе dο I ѕtаrt?
resolution: It wаѕ suggested tο mе tο pick up thе book "Thе Complete Idiot’s Guide tο Understanding Judaism" bу a Rabbi. It’s really a really ехсеllеnt book thаt covers a lot аnd іt’s a splendid read.
Thе recommendation tο read thе OT isn’t quite rіght. Thе Christian OT isn’t аn ассυrаtе translation οr order οf thе Jewish Tanakh. Fοr аn English translation look fοr thе Stone οr Ascoll ones. Thе advice tο read thе NT isn’t relevant аt аll. Jesus hаѕ nothing tο dο wіth Judaism аnd thе NT hаѕ nothing tο dο wіth Judaism, I’m worried.
Read the Ancient Testament.
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look for a book called "To Be a Jew" and another called "This is My God" one is by wouk, the other by donin i reckon
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Try the ancient testament of the bible. http://nasb.scripturetext.com/genesis/1.htm and if you want it in the original Jewish language, http://biblos.com/ http://bhcv.hebrewtanakh.com/genesis/1.htm
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Try reading the New testament again. The Gospel of John is excellent…Excellent luck trying to follow the Law!!!
Sometimes it takes more than one try. Jesus tells us to take up our cross day after day. He can give us his Holy Spirit to help us overcome.
http://www.cfcindia.com/web/mainpages/video_archive.php
http://www.cfcindia.com/web/mainpages/basic_christian_teachings.php
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Read the ancient testament,(even though i am not jewish but Roman catholic ive heard that the ancient testament, is very usefull)
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The book Jewish Literacy: The Most Vital Things to Know About the Jewish Religion, Its People and Its History by Joseph Telushkin is certainly a must have. There is also a Judaism for Dummies book that gives a splendid overview of Jewish beliefs and customs.
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Go to gutenberg.org and do a quest on the word "Jew".
Lots of excellent material.
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resolution: It was suggested to me to pick up the book "The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Understanding Judaism" by a Rabbi. It’s really a really excellent book that covers a lot and it’s a splendid read.
The recommendation to read the OT isn’t quite right. The Christian OT isn’t an accurate translation or order of the Jewish Tanakh. For an English translation look for the Stone or Ascoll ones. The advice to read the NT isn’t relevant at all. Jesus has nothing to do with Judaism and the NT has nothing to do with Judaism, I’m worried.
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learning about Judaism
The Idiot’s Guide is a reasonable place to start. For a really spiritual book, read "The Sabbath" by A.J. Heschel. E-mail me if you want more.
Also–forget about the "Ancient Testament". Anything by that name has been translated by a Christian apologist. Get something by a reputable Jewish publishing house like Soncino Press.
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I’m Jewish.