Answering Jewish Objections to Jesus: Theological Objections Vol. 2 [Paperback]

Michael L. Brown (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2000

Respectful, thoroughly documented answers to twenty-eight of the weightiest theological objections progressively reveal how belief in Jesus is deeply rooted in Jewish concepts and teaching.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

"Jews don't believe in the Trinity. We believe in one God, not three."

"God doesn't have a son."

"Jews don't believe in a suffering Messiah."

In Answering Jewish Objections to Jesus, volume 2, Michael Brown provides real answers to twenty-eight theological objections. He treats these objections seriously and fairly, building answers from the often surprising teachings in Rabbinic literature and the Hebrew Scriptures. As Brown's answers progressively reveal, belief in Yeshua-Jesus-is not something alien to Jewish tradition but is profoundly rooted in that tradition, fulfilling its purpose.

"Michael Brown's thinking is incisive and to the point. His ability to explain so that anyone can understand is amazing. He will surely be acclaimed as the new expert in Jewish Christian apologetics. I would be happy to recommend his much needed book to anyone." -Moishe Rosen, founder, Jews for Jesus

"We desperately need this book!" -Sid Roth, founder and president, Messianic Vision

"Michael Brown's work in the area of Jewish apologetics is the most thorough and penetrating I have seen. . . . This work will make a major contribution to the ongoing discussion and will, in fact, set the standard in the field." -Richard Averbeck, associate professor, Old Testament and Semitic Languages, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

"Michael Brown excels as a true scholar as well as an apologist; his answers to objections are carefully thought out, honest, and well researched. His work provides a useful model for how to do apologetics, not only in dialogue with the traditional Jewish community but for all who are interested in articulating and defending the Christian faith." -Craig Keener, professor of New Testament, Eastern Seminary

About the Author

Michael L. Brown (Ph.D., Near Eastern Languages and Literature, New York University) is president of the Brownsville Revival School of Ministry in Pensacola, Florida, where he resides. He has also served as a visiting professor at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and Fuller Theological Seminary.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Baker Books (November 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0801063345
• ISBN-13: 978-0801063343
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #229,019 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #90 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Judaism > Theology

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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fair Answers to Honest Questions, August 6, 2001

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joanne chinkers (Hendersonville, NC USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Answering Jewish Objections to Jesus: Theological Objections Vol. 2 (Paperback)

Dr. Michael Brown has offered Jews and non-Jews alike a thorough overview of the reasons most Jewish people have not become, and are not now followers of Jesus. He has fairly answered and thoroughly referenced his responses to those objections. While some might object to his motivation, which is obviously to encourage his readers to seriously consider the possibility that Scripture does indeed back his belief system, he is upfront in motivation and the book is substantial in content.

In my opinion, the first section, titled "Jews don't believe in the Trinity. We believe in one G-d, not three" is the most valuable discussion in the book. It is the most thorough and honest look at the nature of G-d that I have read, and will clear up gross misunderstandings of who it is that Christians worship. The book is a valuable resource.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Important book for Gentile Believers to Read as Well, December 7, 2004

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James C. Abney (Columbia, MO United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Answering Jewish Objections to Jesus: Theological Objections Vol. 2 (Paperback)

I wanted to review this book from a slightly different angle. This book is about answering Jewish objections to Jesus, but in the process of doing this he explains a lot of concepts that are important irrespective of this debate. For examples, he goes into great detail about the trinity, Messiahship of Jesus, sonship of Jesus, etc. Topics that, quite frankly, very few people understand. This book is certainly the best presentation on these topics I have seen. So even if you don't know any Jewish people this is still a very worthwile book to read.

16 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A One Of A Kind Book!, August 18, 2001

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Scott (Akron, OH USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Answering Jewish Objections to Jesus: Theological Objections Vol. 2 (Paperback)

It is interesting to me to see the below reviews which are obviously coming from people who have either never read the book or who read the book without being open to its contents. Unfortunately, when the eyes of a spiritually blinded person reads things about God, it is IMPOSSIBLE for them to rightly understand or discern truth because they are basing what they are reading on their own erroneous paradigm as opposed to with an open heart!

I feel that Michael Brown does an excellent job in tackling many of the issues that have historically plagued believers in their defense of Jesus being the promised Messiah. He has articulated truth in such a way that those who DON'T believe Jesus is the Messiah have reacted maliciously and with venom. That is exactly the response that Jesus received from the very ones that He came to save and deliver. It is my prayer that those who read this manuscript will do so with an open heart, praying that the God of Israel will give them the grace to embrace truth.

If you are ready to be challenged with TRUTH, written by someone who has a heart to see his own people saved, I encourage you to get this book -- it could possibly be one of the most important decisions that you'll ever make.