I am very interested in the Jewish religion. What books should I read to familiarize myself ?

answer: It was suggested to me to pick up the book "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Judaism" by a Rabbi. It's actually a really good book that covers a lot and it's a great read.

The recommendation to read the OT isn't quite correct. The Christian OT isn't an accurate translation or order of the Jewish Tanakh. For an English translation look for the Stone or Ascoll ones. The advice to read the NT isn't relevant at all. Jesus has nothing to do with Judaism and the NT has nothing to do with Judaism, I'm afraid.

The book Jewish Literacy: The Most Important Things to Know About the Jewish Religion, Its People and Its History by Joseph Telushkin is definitely a must have. There is also a Judaism for Dummies book that gives a great overview of Jewish beliefs and customs.

The Idiot's Guide is a reasonable place to start. For a really spiritual book, read "The Sabbath" by A.J. Heschel. E-mail me if you want more.

Also--forget about the "Old Testament". Anything by that name has been translated by a Christian apologist. Get something by a reputable Jewish publishing house like Soncino Press.

The e book Jewish Literacy: the main necessary issues to be attentive to with reference to the Jewish faith, Its human beings and Its historic previous via Joseph Telushkin is unquestionably a would desire to-have. there is likewise a Judaism for Dummies e book that provides a large overview of Jewish ideals and customs.

Read the old testament,(even though i am not jewish but Roman catholic ive heard that the old testament, is very usefull)

look for a book called "To Be a Jew" and another called "This is My God" one is by wouk, the other by donin i think

Try the old testament of the bible. http://nasb.scripturetext.com/genesis/1.htm and if you want it in the original Jewish language, http://biblos.com/ http://bhcv.hebrewtanakh.com/genesis/1.htm

Go to gutenberg.org and do a search on the word "Jew".

Lots of good stuff.

Try reading the New testament again. The Gospel of John is good...Good luck trying to follow the Law!!!

Sometimes it takes more than one try. Jesus tells us to take up our cross daily. He can give us his Holy Spirit to help us overcome.

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