Stones the Builders Rejected: The Jewish Jesus, His Jewish Disciples, and the Culmination of History, by Mark S. Kinzer

Review by Rich Robinson The newest offering from prolific Messianic Jewish theologian Mark Kinzer brings us a collection of his essays, most of which have been adapted from existing print or oral presentations, although some have not been previously published.1 All are introduced at the start by Jennifer Rosner, who also helpfully provides a summary…

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A Jewish Paul: The Messiah’s Herald to the Gentiles, by Matthew Thiessen

Review by Rich Robinson   At several levels, in his recent book A Jewish Paul (Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2023), Matt Thiessen shows himself to be an innovative, creative, and stimulating conversation partner. Thiessen is Associate Professor of Religious Studies at McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The aim of his book is “to familiarize a…

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