Lois Tverberg – författare

In Walking in the Dust of Rabbi Jesus, Lois Tverberg challenges readers to follow their Rabbi more closely by reexamining his words in the light of their Jewish context. Doing so will provide a richer, deeper understanding of his ministry, compelling us to live differently, to become more Christ-like. We'll begin to understand why his first Jewish disciples abandoned everything to follow him, to live out his commands.Our modern society, with its individualism and materialism, is very different than the tight-knit, family-oriented setting Jesus lived and taught in. What wisdom can we glean from his Eastern, biblical attitude toward life? How can knowing Jesus within this context shed light on his teachings for us today?In Walking in the Dust of Rabbi Jesus we'll journey back in time to eavesdrop on the conversations that arose among the rabbis of Jesus' day, and consider how hearing Rabbi Jesus with the ears of a first-century disciple can bring new meaning to our faith. And we'll listen to Jewish thinkers through the ages, discovering how ideas that germinated in Jesus' time have borne fruit. Doing so will yield fresh, practical insights for following our Rabbi's teachings from a Jewish point of view.

What would it be like to journey back to the first century and sit at the feet of Rabbi Jesus as one of his Jewish disciples? Join award-winning author Ann Spangler and Lois Tverberg as they reveal the Jewish Jesus that his first disciples knew.Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus takes you on an in-depth tour of the Jewish world of Jesus, offering inspirational insights that will transform your faith. Spangler and Tverberg paint powerful scenes from Jesus' ministry, immersing you in the prayers, feasts, history, culture, and customs that shaped Jesus and those who followed him.Within the pages of Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus, you'll:Hear the parables as they must have sounded to first-century JewsSee the events of Jesus' life in a brand new lightExperience new excitement about the roots of your Christian faithLearn how the customs, beliefs, and traditions of the Jewish culture can shift the way you view the gospelThis expanded edition also includes a discussion guide for both individuals and groups, and instructions for a simple home Passover Seder celebration.Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus will change the way you read Scripture and deepen your understanding of the life of Jesus, helping you to adapt the rich prayers and customs and integrate them into your daily life.Praise for Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus:"Drawing upon personal experiences as well as the latest Jewish and Christian scholarship in Israel, the authors skillfully guide you on a wonderful journey into Jesus' first-century Jewish world--exploring his culture, his lifestyle as an itinerant sage, and his well-honed rabbinic teaching methods and subtle but startling messianic claims. This book makes you really eager to sit at the feet of Rabbi Jesus and learn from the One we joyously serve as both Messiah and Lord. I commend it to every follower of Jesus of Nazareth."--Dwight A. Pryor, Center for Judaic-Christian Studies

What would it be like for modern readers to sit down beside Jesus as he explained the Bible to them? What life-changing insights might emerge from such a transformative encounter? Lois Tverberg knows the treasures that await readers willing to learn how to read the Bible through Jewish eyes. By helping them understand the Bible as Jesus and his first-century listeners would have, she bridges the gaps of time and culture in order to open the Bible to readers today. Combining careful research with engaging prose, Tverberg leads us on a journey back in time to shed light on how this Middle Eastern people approached life, God, and each other. She explains age-old imagery that we often misinterpret, allowing us to approach God and the stories and teachings of Scripture with new eyes. By helping readers grasp the perspective of its original audience, she equips them to read the Bible in ways that will enrich their lives and deepen their understanding.

Lois Tverberg är väl förtrogen med de dyrbara skatter som väntar dem som vill lära sig läsa Bibeln med judiska ögon. Hon överbryggar tidens och kulturens klyftor genom att hjälpa dagens läsare att förstå Skriften så som Jesus och hans åhörare från det första århundradet förstod den. Genom att kombinera noggrann forskning med engagerande bibel­undervisning tar Tverberg med oss på en resa tillbaka i tiden för att kasta ljus över hur Mellanösterns folk relaterade till livet, Gud och varandra. Hon förklarar gamla metaforer som vi ofta tolkar fel och hjälper oss att komma närmare Gud, berättelserna och lärdomarna i Skriften. När vi upptäcker ”hur Bibeln tänker” förändras vårt sätt att tänka. Genom att öppna våra ögon för hur folket i Mellanöstern förstod Jesus tar Lois Tverberg med oss på en resa som kommer att fördjupa vår kärlek till Bibeln – denna mycket judiska bok. Och under resans gång berikas våra liv. Lois Tverberg har talat och skrivit om kristendomens judiska ursprung i över tjugo år. Hon brinner för att den kultur och det tänkesätt, som Jesus­ levde och verkade i och utifrån, ska få fördjupa och stärka kristen tro. Lois Tverberg arbetar från hemmet i Holland, Michigan, USA. Hon talar i församlingar och på konferenser och retreater. Sagt om boken: ”Tverberg leder oss engagerat över kulturgränser och målar upp en annan världsbild, en världsbild som bättre överensstämmer med större delen av Skriftens värld. På så sätt levandegör hon bibeltexterna från insidan.” – Craig S. Keener, Professor i bibliska studier och medförfattare till NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible ”Bibeln är en österländsk bok. Vi ser den genom vår västerländska kulturs färgade glas. Mycket går förlorat. Vi går miste om den finurliga humorn och många av de underliggande antagandena … Det som står skrivet mellan raderna, det som känns och inte är uttalat är av största betydelse.” – Kenneth Bailey, författare till The Cross and the Prodigal