One of the things that really impressed me about Velvet Elvis (the book by Rob Bell) is the "behind the scenes" background to some of what Jesus did and taught. For example, when Rob talks about "the yoke", as well as "the dust from the rabbi's feet", it really opened up to me how significant it was for Jesus to call these ordinary men, men who had already "flunked out" of rabbinical training - to be his disciples.
Anyway, if you read the notes in the back of the book, you find out that Rob Bell gets some of his background information from the teachings of Dwight Pryor, who teaches the Bible from a Jewish perspective (He's a Christian). I looked at the website that Rob Bell gives in his notes, and sent an e-mail to see what I could do to be a part of what is called The Haverim - a group of people who study the Bible from, again, a Jewish perspective. In the mail today, I received a CD, as well as several other pieces of literature and advertisements for upcoming events - in the same area where I live. I thought that was odd, until I looked at where Dwight Pryor's ministry is based out of - Dayton, OH. Right up the street from me. That's exciting news. There is a seminar that's coming up, but unfortunately it's a little out of my price range. However, I am contemplating joining The Haverim at 10 bucks a month to receive the teachings.
What a "coincidence" that this ministry is located so close to me. It's exciting news.
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this area has a large concentration of jewish settlers, especially Cincinnati. i work for an entirely jewish owned and majority employed company. i love them! they are really very generous, great people, rich in history.
That's cool Adam I liked that part of the book too Especially the chapter on dust and his disciples..I never knew any of that about the students who studied to be rabbis I went to church with a guy who grew up Jewish He did an amazing job on teaching the book of Exodus and he did the Passover at Easter just as he used to do when he was younger I'd like to learn more about Jewish history
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