Exploring the Unfamiliar: Discovering the Teachings of Jesus from an Eastern Perspective

P Scott: Life-changing, and life-giving! How sad this stuff is unknown and untaught in 99.9% of churches. Buy one for yourself, and a few more to share with others. Good solid stuff.

United States on Sep 09, 2023

Pukalani Bob: I have read the exceptional book “Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus” by Ann Spangler and Lois Tverberg and this book by Robby Gallaty appeared to be of the same theme. I was pleasantly surprised to see that they were referenced in this book.

I have been a Christian for fifty plus years but continue to learn new and exciting things from various authors. Robby Gallaty is one of those people. For instance: I have just assumed that Jesus was a carpenter but it makes more sense that he was actually a stone mason. Will this change my views of Jesus? Not really but it does help to define who Jesus was as a person before his ministry got underway. There are a number of other examples that help to put his life and teachings into perspective.

I read this on my iPad but have purchased paperback copies for friends to read. I highly recommend this book!

United States on Sep 05, 2023

JC Sherrod Jr.: If you're looking to deepen your appreciation & understanding of our Lord Jesus, the Messiah, this is a book you definitely need to read!
It will shed light on following Jesus as a first-century disciple in the context of Jewish culture, which, for me, serves to further solidify & strengthen my faith in Jesus the Messiah.

United States on Jul 29, 2023

lighthouse88: Why read this book? Well, I can give many reasons why. One of the main reasons I read the book was because I wanted to have my understanding of Jesus and the Bible stretched. I didn’t want to open a book that would just rehash things I have learned before. I wanted to be challenged to think.
Robby Gallaty’s book, The Forgotten Jesus, challenged me to think, understand and consider who Jesus was as a Rabbi. The book starts with an introduction titled, How Have We Lost the Jewishness of Jesus, and from there the journey to discover Jesus from a Jewish mindset begins. The author is a Baptist pastor. He isn’t Jewish, but the depth of understanding that comes from discovering Jesus from an eastern mindset instead of a western one was thought-provoking and life-changing!
While the book “looks” like it might not have much in it when one considers there are only 9 chapters. Perhaps folks might even be tempted to pass it by. Don’t. Please don’t. I found the insights into the culture, history and original language very eye opening. I know I will not look or read the Scriptures the same way again. As with all authors there are points made, I didn’t necessarily...

United States on Apr 30, 2021

Sara Weiss: This book takes you right back to the ORIGINAL Jesus and his day and his obedience to the Torah. It shows how orthodox and very faithful His parents were and many explanations of words in the /Bible. I would recommend it to any serious person of faith.

United Kingdom on Oct 09, 2018

G. Jenkins: Not bad for the basics. Author could have read some Kenneth Bailey first though.

United Kingdom on Jul 25, 2018

Julio Loreto: Le di cinco estrellas porque es un libro estupendo.
De todos los libros de la vida de Jesús que he leído, este es uno de los que definitivamente recomendaría.
El trasfondo de sus enseñanzas dado su origen judío y algunos principios de hermenéutica que por lo general se desconocen entre los que predican, hacen de esta una herramienta indispensable en el acervo cultural de todo predicador o maestro de la Biblia.
Super recomendado para todo estudiante de la Biblia o interesado en la vida de Jesús.

Mexico on Jun 09, 2017

Cheerlife: I found this book to be very helpful in understanding some of the ancient Jewish culture. Reading through this book has given me a new perspective on some of the Scriptures that I have read multiple times and I will keep it handy to reference back to. This book is a great resource in helping understand the context of the Bible and I highly recommend picking up a copy.

United States on May 10, 2017