Showing posts with label 1st Century Jewish life and culture by David Stern. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1st Century Jewish life and culture by David Stern. Show all posts

David H Stern - A Great Reference for Christian Student

Stern is a converted Jew and a graduate from Fuller Theological. I am not into all the Jewish/Christian terminology and their seeming emphasis on "Torah" BUT the Jewish New Testament Commentary [at least] can play a valuable role in one's biblical studies. There are some inaccuracies so beware. For example, Paul's letter to Galatians is given this intro: The letter from Yeshua's Emissary Sha'ul (Paul) to the Messianic Community in Galatia. Well, O.K. but us Gentiles would simply say (an correctly so) - The letter from the Apostle Paul to the Church in Galatia. Still there are many insights into Jewish terminology and 1st century life and culture. Under 30 including S & H from Amazon - well worth the money.