A Messianic Commentary Update (2 vols.)

by R. Sean Emslie; Joshua Brumbach

Publisher:

Messianic Jewish Publishers

, 2019

Overview

From the vantage point of the contemporary Christian, it is often easy to overlook the fact that the authors of most of the books of the Bible—including the New Testament—were Jews first. Understanding their Jewish perspective is critical in understanding what they were trying to tell their original audience and what that means for you today. In the Messianic Commentary series, the Jewish identity of the biblical authors is at the forefront, which helps to draw out meaning from the biblical text that is often overlooked by other commentaries.

Key Features

• Draws out meaning from the biblical text that is often overlooked by other commentaries
• Examines the biblical text from a unique Messianic Jewish perspective
• Provides insight into the Jewish context of the original composition of Scripture

Paul Presents to the Philippians: Unity In The Messianic Community

• Author: R. Sean Emslie
• Series: A Messianic Commentary
• Publisher: Messianic Jewish Publishers
• Publication Date: 2019
• Pages: 188

A worthy read and an appropriate study for any Messianic Jewish talmid or Christian disciple of Yeshua wanting to fairly and faithfully examine apostolic teaching. Emslie’s investigation not only broadly avails a host of reputable Jewish and outstanding Christian biblical scholars but offers a keenly diligent analysis and faithfully responsible apostolic viewpoint. Paul’s highest Messianic Christology is combined with the purest expressions of matured Messianic Jewish spiritual devotion.

Emslie’s work on Philippians is a highly useable tool among any responsible teacher’s biblically-based shelf of academic resources. One is struck not only with Emslie’s sound theological scholarship but with his equally outstanding demonstration of fidelity to Jewish apostolic piety. Any Christian pastor, Messianic rabbi, or Bible teacher can greatly benefit from the plumbed depths and profound findings of Emslie’s faithful labor which is fully supported by his genuinely Messianic Jewish biblical scholarship.

—Raymond L. Gannon, Ph.D.; Messianic Jewish Bible Institute, The King’s University

R. Sean Emslie (MA, Grand Canyon University) is a Messianic Jewish theologian and writer focused on the building of a mature Messianic Judaism for the future. Mr. Emslie currently is pursuing a Masters and Doctorate in Jewish Studies at Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership.

John’s Three Letters On Hope, Love and Covenant Fidelity

• Author: Rabbi Joshua Brumbach
• Series: A Messianic Commentary
• Publisher: Messianic Jewish Publishers
• Publication Date: 2019
• Pages: 208

Challenges common presuppositions regarding the purpose, message and relevance of these three letters. By delving into their original Jewish context we will discover a world of hope, love, and God’s ongoing covenant-faithfulness to Israel. The author’s theology, particularly his understanding of the divine nature of Messiah, is thoroughly embedded within the Jewish world of the first century.

If you are looking for a guide to make the Letters of John fresh and interesting again, this is the book for you! There are parallels between John and the Qumran literature and the Mishnah. For example, through a consideration of the Jewish sources you may find new insights into the spiritual meaning of water and cleansing used by John.

—Dr. William D. (Bill) Bjoraker, Associate Professor of Judeo-Christian Studies and Contemporary Western Culture, William Carey International University, Pasadena, Cal.

Joshua Brumbach is the Senior Rabbi of Beth Emunah Messianic Synagogue in Agoura Hills, California, adjunct instructor of Jewish Studies at Messianic Jewish Theological Institute, and the author of a previous commentary in this series, Jude: On Faith and the Destructive Influence of Heresy (April 2014).