Jewish New Testament Commentary: A Companion Volume to the Jewish New Testament by David H. Stern

This book is a very good introduction to the basics of the Jewish view of the New Testament. I have used it several times since it arrived. Now, speaking about Delivery. Report says it was placed in my mailbox. Nope, didn't fit. This item and the Biblical Greek Study Guide were left on the ground outside my garage entry door. When my wife picked the package up, it was ripped the entire length of the package. Luckily no damage was done to the contents and both items were just fine. Luck? Or just bad attempt to stuff the package in a too small mailbox.

I'm so happy I ordered this book. It helped me so much with the questions I had. It helped me to super enjoy reading the New Testament especially Paul's letters!

I just recently discovered the Messianic movement, and as a Gentile who's always felt that some Christian beliefs (not the Word of God, just traditions of a religion) are very hypicritical, to say the least. For instance in the private school I went to, I used to argue with teachers on how they can say God never changes but according to what we're taught, He did change. In Numbers, it clearly states He doesn't even change His ways. So I think you'd have to take that into account whenever you read anything in the New Testament. I didn't know there was something that existed that kept God's Word (all of it) and still recognized Jesus. This movement was almost instantly accepted for my wife and myself as it does't contradict anything in the bible or ignore certain things. I know a lot of unfamiliar Christians like to tell me "I'm under grace" which is completely true, but think of how that really works. If a judge let's you off for theft because he gave you his grace, does that mean you should continue to steal? No. Simply put. There's a difference between the love for God's laws and legalism, and that should be understood with this movement first.Now for my review on the book: when I first began reading it, I could hardly put it down. I'm not that big into reading unless it's really interesting. David Stern puts a lot of thought into a lot of the verses and a lot of history from the Talmud to ancient rabbis. He also describes some of the history of what's going on when certain events are going on (ie: Romans 14, which is about the weak in faith). It's a terrific book from beginning to end.This is still a 'commentary' which is a study and opinion, so what you have to do is weed out what is backed up biblically and what is just man's opinion. I didn't dare jump into this book without also having my bible with me and also checking sources. I can honestly say, Dr. Stern has done his research! But I wouldn't take my word either as it's always good to double check sources and see if the seeds of this book are producing good fruit and truth. This is a great book for those who are a bit confused on some of the teachings they may learn in a Sunday church, however, I'd recommend reading "Restoring the Two Houses of Israel" before jumping into this as Eddie Chumney really explains in great detail who is Israel and how in the end, both Christian and Jew will be together as one. It's a terrific book for anyone at least slightly curious about this movement.The only thing I can say about the book that I didn't really enjoy is his opinion of if Gentiles should also observe God's holy days and laws. There's a point that Paul points out where the walls of Jew and Gentile are torn down, not to mention that the Gentile is grafted into the natural root. Dr. Stern seems (in certain points such as Galatians) to be one who believes that the law is still for the Jews, which I don't think is backed up since there's only "one way". But it's only in a few instances that it feels Dr. Stern is saying the law is only for Jews, as some verses say otherwise. Overall, I'd say that's the only downfall in portions of the book.Highly recommended for a study guide, not to replace your bible.

In the past, wars have been fought over land and religion. The religious wars often were over who had the correct interpretation of what the Bible really said. Over the centuries, two essential strains have developed: a "Protestant" oriented, or based, Bible, and "Catholic" oriented, or based, Bible. For openers, these two orientations have differing numbers of Old Testament books. More importantly, they flow from two basically different older languages: Greek or Latin. Over the centuries, as these two strains converged, interpretations and perspectives hardened into doctrinal positions. Religions (read, Catholics and Protestants) argued over wht English interpretations really meant.I'm not competent to address the subtleties of the various meanings associated with words used in English translations of the Bible. However, I can appreciate when someone comes along and can, with authority, put the English words into perspective. Dr. David Stern, the author of both an English New Testament, and of an entire English version of both the Old and the New Testament, seems to be able to take these perspectives. Apparently Dr. Stern is fluent in old Greek, old Latin, and Aramaic. Here is a quote from the first page of the Introduction:"... my original idea, in 1977, was to rite a commentary on the New Testament dealing with Jewish issues. But after drafting notes to a few chapters of the book of Acts I realized that much of what I as writing consisted to objections to the English version I was using: 'The (English translation) says X, but the original Greek really means Y.' Rather than waste the reader's time castigating third parties(translators), I decided to try translating the Greek text myself and discovered I liked the result."Now, when I prepare for weekly Sunday service, I read the text for the week, and then check out Dr.Stern's Commentary to see if there may be an alternative meaning to the lessons. So far, I've found insights for every weekly gospel reading. I look forward to deeper understanding for all four gospels, and the Epistles.

This has been a wonderful resource while studying the New Testament of my Complete Jewish Study Bible. I can't deny the Jewishness of the gospel (written by Jews, for first the Jew and then the Gentile). This illuminates the Jewish culture and customs that are often neglected by mainstream Christian commentaries.As soon it arrived I couldn't put it down. Fascinating a preacher's kid who grew up in the "non-denominational" church movement. I have a whole new interest in the word of God as I observe Judaism in my daily walk.

Saved my soul truly. The truth sets u free indeed

Dieser Kommentar ist prägnant und aufschlussreich. Von einem Theologen, der weiß, wovon er spricht.Es werden neben den Erläuterungen auch viele Bibelstellen genannt, die es sich lohnt, nachzuschlagen.Absolute Kaufempfehlung. Ich kenne keinen vergleichbaren. Laut Autor soll dieser Kommentar nur zusätzlich zu den übrigen Kommentaren dienen und diese nicht etwa ersetzen.Eignet sich hervorragend für die tägliche Lektüre parallel zur Bibel.

Pas mal pour une bonne compréhension des écrits. Un outil qui permet de savoir situer dans leur contexte originel ce qu’on lis.

This work has provided very valuable insights and a deeper level of understanding to passages I had read many times before. I am definitely happy I bought it.

I look for the Truth, they the Jews have much to Teach Us: