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Yinon, taken from Psalm 72:17, means "to increase," "to endure," or "continue." Yinon is also an ancient reference to the Messiah.
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Book Review: Intro to Messianic Judaism
A few weeks ago at the Hashivenu theological forum, I had the opportunity to pick up Dr. David Rudolph and Dr. Joel Willitts’ new book – hot off the press, Introduction to Messianic Judaism (Zondervan, 2013). This book is the … Continue reading
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Chronicles of the Apostles
I have long been aware of FFOZ’s Torah Club – an intensive year-long study program through the weekly Torah portions. Although I have heard many great things about the series, I never experienced it firsthand. And then recently I received the … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Biblical Studies, Book of Acts, Book Reviews, FFOZ, New Testament
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Book Review: Biblically Kosher
I know … I’m way behind on my book reviews. I’ve been so incredibly busy lately that it has been hard to keep up on my weekly blogging. Although I am a little behind other bloggers who have already reviewed … Continue reading
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Book Review: 1776
I just finished reading David McCullough’s national best-selling book, 1776 (New York: Simon & Schuster, 2006). Let me just say I could not put it down. Although it is a book of history, it reads more as a novel. McCullough is … Continue reading
Tongue of the Prophets
At the behest of my friend and colleague, Rabbi Dr. Stuart Dauermann, I finally read Tongue of the Prophets by Robert St. John. Let me tell you … I could not put it down, and even got Monique reading it. So … Continue reading
Gonzo Judaism – Part III
Well … as promised, here is the third and final segment of my review on the book Gonzo Judaism, by Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein. To catch up you can read Part I HERE and Part II HERE. I have never … Continue reading
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Gonzo Judaism – Part II
In my previous post on the book Gonzo Judaism, by Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein, I reflected on some initial thoughts on the book and surveyed the first chapter. This post will continue the review of the next three chapters of the … Continue reading
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Gonzo Judaism – Part I
Gonzo Judaism: A Bold Path for Renewing an Ancient Faith by Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein is a nationally recognized author and speaker, as well as the founder and Rabbi Emeritus of The New Shul in New … Continue reading
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Mapping Messianic Jewish Theology
At last year’s Borough Park Symposium, Dr. Richard Harvey handed me a copy of his new book, Mapping Messianic Jewish Theology: A Constructive Approach. I promised him that I would review it on my blog. With every intent to do … Continue reading
The New Rabbi
The New Rabbi by Stephen Fried is an absolute MUST READ! I recently finished the book and have been recommending it to a number of other rabbis and leaders. I originally came across the book a few years ago. However, … Continue reading