Paul Philip Levertoff was one of the most influential Jewish believers of the last century, and yet most people nowadays are completely unfamiliar with him and his work (see video #1).
Last year, over the course of several months, I posted videos (as each one was released) from a special series by First Fruits of Zion/Vine of David expounding on Levertoff’s classic work, “Love and the Messianic Age.” Each video corresponds to each chapter of the book.
However, just this morning I noticed that I never posted the final video … so here it is! … along with all the other videos to complete this special series.
Video #12 (Final Video)
In this final video I highlight Levertoff’s central focus of love and its relationship to the Gospel of John, and to similar concepts and notions of love within Chassidut. Although Levertoff speaks from a previous generation, I personally find his words to be an essential message for today’s Messianic movement.
Video #11
In video #11 I delve into some ideas on Love and the Gospel of John from the final chapter, the epilogue, of Levertoff’s book.
Video #10
In Video #10 my friend and colleague, Rabbi Tzahi Shapira, expounds on Levertoff’s ideas of Repentance and Love.
Video #9
Yahnatan Lasko, from the Gathering Sparks blog, further elaborates on Prayer and Love (Part II). Watch it HERE.
Video #8
Yahnatan Lasko addresses the idea of Prayer and Love. Watch it HERE.
Video #7
In video #7 (Joy and Love -Part 2) I discuss the idea of the Torah as a joy rather than a burden. You can check it out HERE.
Video #6
In video #6 I introduce the concept of “Joy and Love” in chapter four.
Video #5
In the fifth video, Rabbi Tzahi Shapira introduces the third chapter of Levertoff’s work, “Fear and Love,” and powerfully illustrates the importance of hospitality as an act of partnering with G-d.
Video #4
In the fourth video, Yahnatan Lasko further expounds on the idea of “The Law and Love,” particularly addressing the idea of where grace fits into all of this.
Video #3
In the third video in the series, my good friend Yahnatan Lasko discusses the second chapter of Levertoff’s book on the topic of “The Law and Love.”
Video #2
In the second video I delve into the first chapter of Levertoff’s book, and discuss the concept of “Knowledge and Love,” and what it means to be partners with G-d in the work of rememption.
Video #1
In the first video I introduce Levertoff, his recently republished work, Love and the Messianic Age, and explain why Levertoff is such an important figure for us today. I also give a few introductory remarks on Jewish Mysticism.
If you have not already done so, make sure to check out all the other videos in the series! I hope you enjoy them and share them with others as well!
ALSO, check out the newest release from FFOZ/Vine of David regarding another great Messianic luminary – Rabbi Isaac Lichtenstein.
