Comments on: I am very interested in the Jewish religion. What books should I read to familiarize myself ?

By: Mark S, JPAA

Mark S, JPAA — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:44:59 +0000

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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By: Butchavar Vlad - AAE

Butchavar Vlad - AAE — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:34:59 +0000

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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By: john_d_ayer

john_d_ayer — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:48:59 +0000

Go to gutenberg.org and do a quest on the word "Jew".

Lots of excellent material.

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By: Pangloss(((TN Valley U.U.)))

Pangloss(((TN Valley U.U.))) — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:39:59 +0000

The book Jewish Literacy: The Most Important Things to Know About the Jewish Religion, Its People and Its History by Joseph Telushkin is definitely a must have. There is also a Judaism for Dummies book that gives a great overview of Jewish beliefs and customs.
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By: Bennett P

Bennett P — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 03:52:59 +0000

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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By: ►Coconut Butter◄

►Coconut Butter◄ — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 03:27:59 +0000

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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By: Only1mdiatrBTweenGod/man

Only1mdiatrBTweenGod/man — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 03:22:59 +0000

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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By: rosends

rosends — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 03:05:59 +0000

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 think
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By: Booth

Booth — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:18:59 +0000

Read the Old Testament.
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