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by Michael A. Smith (Author), Rami Shapiro (Author)
Jews have been celebrating the Passover through a special meal, called a seder, for millennia. Jesus himself celebrated the Passover feast with his disciples in what we refer to as The Last Supper.
In this special book, co-authored by a rabbi and a pastor, we have the unique opportunity to experience an authentic Jewish Passover seder, from a distinctively Christian perspective. There are many haggadot used in Jewish homes and synagogues, but this one offers meaningful insights on how Christians can both learn from Judaism as a means of deepening their Christian faith, and better understand the Jewishness of Jesus. Always respectful of the differences between Judaism and Christianity, this Passover guide provides:- a complete guide (plan and script) to a meaningful seder experience
- a deeper knowledge of the great themes of the Exodus story, in combination with Christian insights
- rich opportunities for a better understanding of Lent and Holy Week
- a fuller knowledge of why Jesus placed such importance on the universal themes of slavery, freedom, and community around the seder table.
Author Biography
Pastor Michael A. Smith is a pastor, editor, and writer. He serves as pastor of First Baptist Church, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and is a graduate of Belmont University (B.A.) and the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div., Ph.D.).
Rabbi Rami Shapiro is a graduate of the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion and holds a doctoral degree in religious studies from Union Graduate School. A congregational rabbi for twenty years, Rabbi Shapiro currently directs the One River Foundation, a not-for-profit educational center for the study of the world's religions. His most recent books are Open Secrets and Hasidic Tales Annotated and Explained.
Number of Pages: 39
Dimensions: 0.2 x 10 x 7.04 IN
Publication Date: February 01, 2005
