Review of Ruzer, The Writings of the New Testament as Jewish Literature (Hebrew)

BOOK REVIEW SUMMARY: Israeli professor praises Hebrew book on New Testament, says most Israelis know almost nothing about Christianity’s shared roots with Judaism. 'The Hebrew-speaking public needs this book now more than ever' (All Israel News).

In a detailed review, Professor Ishay Rosen-Zvi of Tel Aviv University recently introduced Hebrew readers to The Writings of the New Testament as Jewish Literature, a new and exceptional book by Dr. Serge Ruzer, a leading scholar of comparative religion at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

Ruzer’s work traces the profound ties between early Christian texts and Jewish tradition, shedding light on the rich presence of Hebrew and Jewish ideas within the New Testament.

According to Rosen-Zvi’s enthusiastic review, the book is not merely a valuable academic contribution but a true milestone in the field of Jewish studies. Rather than engaging in apologetics or polemics, Ruzer focuses on the theological ideas reflected in the various New Testament writings.

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