Rabbi Talks with Jesus, A
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Summary
In 176 pages, Jacob Neusner stages a conversational exploration of Jesus through Jewish law, narrative, and rabbinic reasoning, reframing Gospel incidents for readers familiar with both traditions.
Why this book now
Neusner's 1994 dialogue remains a useful bridge for readers seeking Jewish-Christian conversation and historical perspective amid interfaith discussions.
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- interested in Jacob Neusner's scholarship on rabbinic literature.
- curious about a Jewish reading of Jesus and Gospel episodes.
- If you liked the pacing, the conversation drives the plot forward.
- expecting a devotional Christian biography of Jesus.
- seeking a long, footnoted academic monograph on rabbinic sources.
- You only want something with very current references and examples.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9780385473064
Worth buying if: interested in Jacob Neusner's scholarship on rabbinic literature.
Skip it if: expecting a devotional Christian biography of Jesus.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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Reading commitment
Light Short sit-downs
At roughly 176 pages, this Bantam Dell paperback reads like a short, focused seminar — plan for a few concentrated sittings or a week of evenings.
What stands out here
This Bantam Dell 1994 edition emphasizes Neusner's comparative approach: rabbinic categories and Gospel scenes reframed in concise, reader-facing prose.
Best way to approach it
Approach it as a guided conversation: pause at dialogue sections to reflect on rabbinic terms and Gospel parallels, and keep a note for unfamiliar Jewish-law references.
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