A Baptist Among the Jews

by Mary Blye Howe

Book Overview

Like most Christians, Mary Blye Howe was uninformed about Jewish ritual and tradition. To satisfy her curiosity she joined a Jewish study group held in the home of a Hasidic rabbi. A Baptist Among the Jews is Howe's first-person account of her eye-opening experience of studying with that welcoming group and how this experience led her to a deeper, richer relationship with her God. While learning about the traditions of Judaism and studying the Torah,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0787965588
• ISBN13: 9780787965587
• Release Date: July 2003
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.4" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Baptist Among the Jews

I really enjoyed this book. It was interesting and informative and gave an easy to read insight into the Jewish faith.

Loved it!

From the first page to the last, this book captivated me with Ms. Howe's experience among the Jewish religion and culture. This book is a must read for anyone who seeks to understand their own faith, be it Christianity or Judaism.

A Baptist Among the Jews

A very interesting and informative insight into the Jewish people and their religion and traditions.

A bridge over spiritual water.

Mary Howe allows us to accompany her as she spends years seeking genuine understanding of the Jewish faith. Her writing is an olive branch between two previously divided communities. This is a "Must Read" for anyone seeking good news about religious differences.

A terrific read . . .

A Baptist among the Jews is an exuberant, uplifting, and inspiring read for all of us who have found ourselves embarking on a spiritual journey. Mary Howe reveals her excellent grounding in Jewish belief and practice without ever straying far from her own personal experiences. This is one of those rare books that not only engages and absorbs but educates as well. I highly recommend it.