Readers Preference Reviews

For a deeper understanding of the teachings of Jesus it is important to understand the culture, political, and ethnic context of the area where he lived and taught.  That is the primary purpose of this book, to bring to modern Christians an understanding of the world as Jesus experienced it and how that knowledge can deepen your understanding of Jesus' ministry.  

The authors do an excellent job of teaching the reader how the people of the time would have understood Jesus' teachings.  Whether they are discussing the daily life, training, feasts, clothing or any number of other factors they explain the significance of each, why it was important, how it affected the perception of the people and how it applies to us today when correctly understood in their context.

This is a very interesting book and required reading for those who want to increase their understanding of the culture of the people of Christ's time.  "Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus" is highly recommended. 

Author: Ann Spangler, Lois Tverberg
Publisher: Zondervan Publishing
5300 Patterson SE
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49530
Copyright: 2009
ISBN: 9780310284222
Pages: 208 plus several appendixes and index