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In recent years, a new form of Messianic Judaism has emerged that has the potential to serve as a bridge between Jews and Christians. Giving voice to this movement, Mark Kinzer makes a case for nonsupersessionist Christianity. He argues that the election of Israel is irrevocable, that Messianic Jews should honor the covenantal obligations of Israel, and that rabbinic Judaism should be viewed as a movement employed by God to preserve the distinctive calling of the Jewish people.

Though this book will be of interest to Jewish readers, it is written primarily for Christians who recognize the need for a constructive relationship to the Jewish people that neither denies the role of Jesus the Messiah nor diminishes the importance of God's covenant with the Jews.
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Mark S. Kinzer (Ph.D., University of Michigan) is president of Messianic Jewish Theological Institute, the leadership-training center for the Union of Messianic Jewish Congregations, and chair of its theology department. He is also an ordained rabbi and an adjunct professor of Jewish studies at Fuller Theological Seminary.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Brazos Press (November 1, 2005)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1587431521
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1587431524
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.15 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.73 x 8.75 inches
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John Paul
5.0 out of 5 stars This is perhaps, among the top 5 books that I have ever read.
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2016
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I wish that I could compel every Christian to read this book. As someone with Jewish heritage that was raised Christian, this sheds light on the proper definitions and distinctions of Jewish identity and Israel's place and meaning as it relates to the Church. On my journey of leaving what is known generally as "Hebrew Christianity" and approaching "Messianic Judaism," this book arrived at the perfect time.

Kinzer's style is very scholarly, and it speaks to me, as this is a topic of extreme interest to me. However, it is not light reading. I would recommend this to you if you are at all interested in Messianic Judaism, if you are a Jew, if you are a Christian, or if you are a scholar of religion, especially if you can dedicate some thought to consider the material.

Approach it with an open mind, and read the footnotes.

The most poignant picture that this book gave me is that of Jesus (Yeshua) sitting outside the gates in Rome. Unrecognized by his people Israel, and unrecognizable by his people in the Gentile Church (who don't realize that his is a Jewish rabbi and are disconnected from his teachings and life in context), He shares in the sufferings of his people.
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Derek Leman
5.0 out of 5 stars Unique Book for Christians, Messianic Jews, and Jews
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2008
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There are two main ideas in this book, argued in an academic style suitable for serious theological inquiry: (1) that Jewish followers of Jesus have a covenantal obligation to Torah and Jewish community and (2) that Jewish tradition (a.k.a. the rabbis) are an authoritative voice for Messianic Jewish practice (though not an infallible one).

Post-missionary does not mean we Messianic Jews have no message for our Jewish people. It is a term urging the Christian community to take a different stance toward the Jewish people. Instead of "we're right-you're wrong-so listen to what we have to say," Kinzer argues that Christian should support a Messianic Jewish model of promoting Jesus from within Judaism rather than from the outside. (A practical example might be a Christian introducing their Jewish friend to a Messianic Jewish community rather than presenting Jesus as calling for conversion away from Judaism and assimilation into Christianity).

The premise of the book sounds radical to those unfamiliar with Judaism, to Christians who assume Judaism is a false religion, and to many Messianic Jews who reject Jewish tradition. Kinzer's argument is very tight. This book may change your paradigm.

To see more about this book, you may wish to read an article from my blog called, "Post-Missionary Messianic Judaism, 3 Yrs Later," [...]
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John Cavanaugh
4.0 out of 5 stars Raises important questions
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2019
Stimulating work that may not entirely convince (given ambiguities, etc. in Paul's writings) but which raises new questions. Sure to provoke further discussions. Leads me to ask: What are the implications of the covenant of Noach for followers of Yeshua in a bilateral ekklesia?
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TheColes7
5.0 out of 5 stars Sound argument for a bilateral ecclesiology
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2016
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This book earned five stars for me for its well thought out, well researched, and well presented case for a bilateral ecclesiology. I can't say that I agree with every point he makes, but Kinzer makes such a compelling argument that this book has had me thinking of the church, Israel, and the Jewish people in ways that I never have before.

That's what I look for in a good book. I want a book that challenges my theology and other beliefs in the respectful, comprehensive way Kinzer does.
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Andrew
5.0 out of 5 stars Superbly argued and contracted. Kinzer makes plain with sophisticated ...
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2014
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Superbly argued and contracted. Kinzer makes plain with sophisticated exegesis and theological reasoning why Jews who believe in Yeshua Messiah ought to remain Jewish as a matter of covenant fidelity (rather than missional expediency--hence "postmissionary") to the God of Israel and why Gentiles who believe in Yeshua Messiah ought to renounce supersessionism in thought and practice. This puts ecclesiology front and center and Kinzer proposes a compelling way forward from our current state.
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Kathy
5.0 out of 5 stars Postmissonary Messianic Judaism
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2013
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A very informative, eye-opening, tearing jerking, penetrating book about Messianic Judaism I have ever read. There was so much I did not know and understand that this book put in perspective for me and I recommend to everyone who wants to know about Messianic Judaism.
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Mr. R. Hilditch
5.0 out of 5 stars Read it and reflect
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 24, 2018
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A highly significant work on the distinctives of Messianic Judaism today. It's a challenging read through an interesting paradigm.
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Heike Pfuetzner
4.0 out of 5 stars Postmissionary Messianic Judaism
Reviewed in Canada on July 28, 2013
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This book was recommended to us by a friend. We are not finished with yet. It is not an easy read.
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