I was wondering if you could recommend some good books or other resources to teach me more about the Hebrew roots of our faith and more about the Jewish culture and traditions during the time of Jesus and the Apostles?
Ever since coming back to God, I’ve had a strong desire to study and understand the OT so I can better understand the NT. At first I really struggled and couldn’t understand much of the OT and prayed often to God to help me learn. That is when it suddenly dawned on me that Jesus was Jewish and scriptures were written my Hebrews and I started having a strong desire to learn about the Hebrew roots of our faith.
I’ve been doing the lessons from Torahclass.com and have finished Genesis, Exodus, and most of Leviticus. Understanding more about the tabernacle, sacrifice system, feasts and priestly duties and requirements has really helped me in my understanding and I can better understand how Jesus came not to abolish but to fill to the fullest the Torah. I’m not completely comfortable with the way Torah class interprets and teaches being Torah observant but I’m learning how to be a sieve and not a sponge. I wish I could get the historical and cultural teaching without the opinions on being required to follow the 613 mitzvah etc.
I’m also half way through the book Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus by Ann Spangler and Lois Tverberg which is helping me have a deeper understanding of scripture but I wish it went into greater detail.
I would really appreciate any recommendations. I hope I didn’t ramble too much. I said all of that to try to give an idea of where I am in all of this. I love to study and learn more about God and I’m fortunate to be able to study a couple of hours each day. My family thinks I’m odd but Bible study is truly my favorite thing to do. At this point in my learning it isn’t always easy for me to find trustworthy sources so I’m thankful for any help.
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