Michael L. Brown - 60 Questions Christians Ask About Jewish Beliefs and Practices

2007, 2011 by Michael L. Brown

Published by Chosen Books

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Previously published under the title What Do Jewish People Think about Jesus?

Ebook edition created 2011

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Heres an invaluable guide from a trusted expert who loves Jesus and the Jewish people. Michael Brown provides authoritative answersin an accessible formabout the questions youve probably had for years but didnt know who to ask.

Lee Strobel , author, The Case for Christ and
The Case for the Real Jesus

Every age has produced Christian scholars who are Jews. Michael Brown is the best scholar among Messianic Jews today. He has written a much-needed book to help his fellow Christians understand the Jews. He has a balanced view as to what Jews, Jewishness and Jewish customs mean that will help Christians appreciate the earthly family of Jesus.
There are certain teachings attributed to Messianic teachers that need to be corrected. For example, some have taught that the name Jesus ( I sous in Greek) is really a pagan corruption of the name Zeus . Michael deals with Jewish history and traditions by answering questions such as What are the main differences between Judaism and Christianity? and Should all Jews move back to Israel?
Michael Brown believes that every living Jew, whether or not a believer in Jesus, is evidence that the God of the Bible is and that He keeps His promises!

Moishe Rosen , founder, Jews for Jesus

This is an amazing book, even for people like me who have walked with our Jewish brothers of faith for many years. Michael Browns own Jewish background, coupled with his years of fruitful ministry in the Church, make him singularly capable for the task. The book is astonishing for its background in Jewish thought, its presentation of modern-day Judaism, its challenges to the Church and its insights into the issues that confront believers today. This is especially helpful to the Church as she continues to awaken to her Jewish roots. We learn better how to be sensitive to Jewish people who have already come to faith in Messiah Yeshua, as well as to those who have yet to receive the revelation of Jesus. I pray the book will have a long and useful life. God bless Michael Brown!

Don Finto , director, The Caleb Company;
pastor emeritus, Belmont Church, Nashville;
author, Your People Shall Be My People