{"product_id":"let-us-break-bread-together-a-passover-haggadah-for-christians-paperback","title":"Let Us Break Bread Together: A Passover Haggadah for Christians - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael A. Smith\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRami Shapiro\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJews have been celebrating the Passover through a special meal, called a seder, for millennia. Jesus himself celebrated the Passover feast with his disciples in what we refer to as The Last Supper. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In this special book, co-authored by a rabbi and a pastor, we have the unique opportunity to experience an authentic Jewish Passover seder, from a distinctively Christian perspective. There are many haggadot used in Jewish homes and synagogues, but this one offers meaningful insights on how Christians can both learn from Judaism as a means of deepening their Christian faith, and better understand the Jewishness of Jesus. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Always respectful of the differences between Judaism and Christianity, this Passover guide provides: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea complete guide (plan and script) to a meaningful seder experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea deeper knowledge of the great themes of the Exodus story, in combination with Christian insights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erich opportunities for a better understanding of Lent and Holy Week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea fuller knowledge of why Jesus placed such importance on the universal themes of slavery, freedom, and community around the seder table.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\"Explores the rich liturgy of the Passover seder from both the Jewish and Christian traditions without compromising the distinctive beliefs of either faith tradition. Smith and Shapiro have given us a model of interfaith cooperation, based on their evident respect for one another, that contributes to greater mutual understanding. A splendid contribution to worship education!\" -Timothy George, dean of Beeson Divinity School of Samford University; executive editor of \u003ci\u003eChristianity Today\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"If Christian churches choose to observe Passover, this is the resource they should use. . . . a comprehensive but easy-to-use tool for broadening and deepening their understanding of Passover. -Jan Turentine, Managing Editor, Acacia Resources, Baptist Center for Ethics\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePastor Michael A. Smith\u003c\/b\u003e is a pastor, editor, and writer. He serves as pastor of First Baptist Church, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and is a graduate of Belmont University (B.A.) and the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div., Ph.D.). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eRabbi Rami Shapiro\u003c\/b\u003e is a graduate of the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion and holds a doctoral degree in religious studies from Union Graduate School. A congregational rabbi for twenty years, Rabbi Shapiro currently directs the One River Foundation, a not-for-profit educational center for the study of the world's religions. His most recent books are \u003ci\u003eOpen Secrets\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHasidic Tales Annotated and Explained\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 39\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 x 10 x 7.04 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 01, 2005\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51760542417184,"sku":"9781557254443","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/a82f2b3e2148f89017c6c881123df4ce.webp?v=1780182816","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/let-us-break-bread-together-a-passover-haggadah-for-christians-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}