A Handbook on the Jewish Roots of the Christian Faith(ebook edition)
2019 by Craig A. Evans and David Mishkin
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First ebook edition March 2019
Acknowledgments
Several people need to be thanked for the completion of this volume. A few years ago, Seth Postell, the academic dean of Israel College of the Bible (ICB), had the idea for an online video course on the Jewish Roots of Christianity. It is a popular topic that has been addressed from various perspectives. But a scholarly overview of all of the relevant issues was lacking. David put together the online course, which was only able to cover each topic briefly. A number of reading assignments were needed to supplement the material, but there was no single book which included all of the topics covered in the class. Thus, the idea for this book was born. Erez Soref, the president of ICB, saw the value in it and readily endorsed it. The present book is not only a companion for this specific course, but is meant to be a stand-alone work and a scholarly contribution to the discussion. Craig was approached soon afterward, and the project was underway. Wed like to thank Hendrickson Publishers, and specifically Jonathan Kline, for their enthusiasm. Our editor at Hendrickson, Tirzah Frank, provided a keen eye for detail, thoughtful clarifying questions and, most of all, patience. Finally, the twenty-four authors whose articles are included here are the ones who ultimately made this book what it is.
Craig A. Evans
Houston Baptist University