As a researcher, I use this book often, even when I am discussing non-religious topics. Wilson offers insightful wisdom in many areas of social life. He offers not only historical perspectives on Christianity and its Jewish roots, but also on areas such as education, family life, language, and culture. This book is a must-have for any personal library. It remains academically enriching as well as personally challenging to me ten years after I first read it.
Service Excellent & Book Content a great read!:
The books were sent timely, and the read was an amazing easy read, very educational material if you really want to understand the roots of Christianity. I bought several copies to help friends to see the fundamental start to many practices that are followed "just because" we learned to do things coming up.
Please be careful with this book!!:
I found the book to be good until I got the part that mentions that gentiles are NOT obligated to follow the commandments of YHVH. In essence it is saying that He has two standards. Not true. Multiple times in the Torah YHVH mentions that there is one law for the homeborn and the stranger that sojourns with them. He has only one standard for all mankind who choses to follow Him. The "noachide laws" are a way that man has come up with to try and get around the fact that we are to follow YHVH's commandments.... more info
Jewish Roots:
Excellent book - Dr. Wilson is a marvelous author who takes you through the history of the Church thru Hebraic eyes. I have never learned so much from one author. Churches need to get this book in the hands of their pastors who could use it for sermons and/or bible studies. Haven't you ever wondered how the church came to be what it is today??? Why so many different religions?? Why the anti semetic atmosphere even today?? Read this book!!
