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Let Us Break Bread Together: A Passover Haggadah for Christians (Many Mansions)

by Pastor Michael A. Smith , Rabbi Rami Shapiro
Paperback |English |1557254443 | 9781557254443

Let Us Break Bread Together: A Passover Haggadah for Christians (Many Mansions)

by Pastor Michael A. Smith , Rabbi Rami Shapiro
Paperback |English |1557254443 | 9781557254443
Overview

Jews have been celebrating the Passover through a special meal, called a seder, for millenia. Jesus himself celebrated the Passover feast with his disciples in what we refer to as The Last Supper.

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.

Always respectful of the differences between Judaism and Christianity, this Passover guide provides:

*a complete guide (plan and script) to a meaningful seder experience

*a deeper knowledge of the great themes of the Exodus story, in combination with Christian insights

*rich opportunities for a better understanding Lent and Holy Week

*a fuller knowledge of why Jesus placed such importance on the universal themes of slavery, freedom, and community around the seder table.

"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 Christianity Today

"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

ISBN: 1557254443
ISBN13: 9781557254443
Author: Pastor Michael A. Smith, Rabbi Rami Shapiro
Publisher: Paraclete Press
Format: Paperback
PublicationDate: 2005-02-01
Language: English
Edition: Annotated
PageCount: 39
Dimensions: 7.0 x 0.14 x 10.0 inches
Weight: 4.96 ounces

Jews have been celebrating the Passover through a special meal, called a seder, for millenia. Jesus himself celebrated the Passover feast with his disciples in what we refer to as The Last Supper.

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.

Always respectful of the differences between Judaism and Christianity, this Passover guide provides:

*a complete guide (plan and script) to a meaningful seder experience

*a deeper knowledge of the great themes of the Exodus story, in combination with Christian insights

*rich opportunities for a better understanding Lent and Holy Week

*a fuller knowledge of why Jesus placed such importance on the universal themes of slavery, freedom, and community around the seder table.

"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 Christianity Today

"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

Editorial Reviews

"The core of the Passover is experience, Shapiro points out. 'I wanted to help Christians re-connect with Jesus as a Jew, to experience what was second nature to him, ' he says. So he decided to write a haggadah especially for Christians and turned to a colleague, Mike Smith, pastor of First Baptist Church, Murfreesboro, Tenn., for collaboration. Their book is 'Let Us Break Bread Together' (Paraclete Press, 2005; www.paracletepress.com). Here's an excerpt, using the traditional question-and-answer format: 'Why wash our hands before continuing with the Seder?' 'Washing our hands reminds us that we are entering a sacred space. The rabbis taught that with the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem and the ending of sacrifice, the dinner table became the new altar, the central place of communing with God. Jesus, too, made table fellowship a central act of his ministry. This banquet, each table around which we sit, is a tabernacle to God. Let us cleanse our hearts and minds even as we cleanse our hands.'" - The Lutheran: The Magazine of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America March 9, 2005

Pastor Michael A. Smith 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.). Rabbi Rami Shapiro 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 Open Secrets and Hasidic Tales Annotated and Explained.

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Overview

Jews have been celebrating the Passover through a special meal, called a seder, for millenia. Jesus himself celebrated the Passover feast with his disciples in what we refer to as The Last Supper.

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.

Always respectful of the differences between Judaism and Christianity, this Passover guide provides:

*a complete guide (plan and script) to a meaningful seder experience

*a deeper knowledge of the great themes of the Exodus story, in combination with Christian insights

*rich opportunities for a better understanding Lent and Holy Week

*a fuller knowledge of why Jesus placed such importance on the universal themes of slavery, freedom, and community around the seder table.

"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 Christianity Today

"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

ISBN: 1557254443
ISBN13: 9781557254443
Author: Pastor Michael A. Smith, Rabbi Rami Shapiro
Publisher: Paraclete Press
Format: Paperback
PublicationDate: 2005-02-01
Language: English
Edition: Annotated
PageCount: 39
Dimensions: 7.0 x 0.14 x 10.0 inches
Weight: 4.96 ounces

Jews have been celebrating the Passover through a special meal, called a seder, for millenia. Jesus himself celebrated the Passover feast with his disciples in what we refer to as The Last Supper.

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.

Always respectful of the differences between Judaism and Christianity, this Passover guide provides:

*a complete guide (plan and script) to a meaningful seder experience

*a deeper knowledge of the great themes of the Exodus story, in combination with Christian insights

*rich opportunities for a better understanding Lent and Holy Week

*a fuller knowledge of why Jesus placed such importance on the universal themes of slavery, freedom, and community around the seder table.

"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 Christianity Today

"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

Editorial Reviews

"The core of the Passover is experience, Shapiro points out. 'I wanted to help Christians re-connect with Jesus as a Jew, to experience what was second nature to him, ' he says. So he decided to write a haggadah especially for Christians and turned to a colleague, Mike Smith, pastor of First Baptist Church, Murfreesboro, Tenn., for collaboration. Their book is 'Let Us Break Bread Together' (Paraclete Press, 2005; www.paracletepress.com). Here's an excerpt, using the traditional question-and-answer format: 'Why wash our hands before continuing with the Seder?' 'Washing our hands reminds us that we are entering a sacred space. The rabbis taught that with the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem and the ending of sacrifice, the dinner table became the new altar, the central place of communing with God. Jesus, too, made table fellowship a central act of his ministry. This banquet, each table around which we sit, is a tabernacle to God. Let us cleanse our hearts and minds even as we cleanse our hands.'" - The Lutheran: The Magazine of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America March 9, 2005

Pastor Michael A. Smith 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.). Rabbi Rami Shapiro 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 Open Secrets and Hasidic Tales Annotated and Explained.

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Shipping method varies depending on what is being shipped.  

Tracking
All orders are shipped with a tracking number. Once your order has left our warehouse, a confirmation e-mail with a tracking number will be sent to you. You will be able to track your package at all times. 

Damaged Parcel
If your package has been delivered in a PO Box, please note that we are not responsible for any damage that may result (consequences of extreme temperatures, theft, etc.). 

If you have any questions regarding shipping or want to know about the status of an order, please contact us or email to support@stevensbooks.com.

You may return most items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.

To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.

Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.

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  • Gift cards
  • Downloadable software products
  • Some health and personal care items

To complete your return, we require a tracking number, which shows the items which you already returned to us.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)

  • Book with obvious signs of use
  • CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened
  • Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
  • Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery

Items returned to us as a result of our error will receive a full refund,some returns may be subject to a restocking fee of 7% of the total item price, please contact a customer care team member to see if your return is subject. Returns that arrived on time and were as described are subject to a restocking fee.

Items returned to us that were not the result of our error, including items returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address, will be refunded the original item price less our standard restocking fees.

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  • Item(s) no longer needed or wanted.
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  • Item(s) returned to us that were not a result of our error.

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If you need to return an item, please Contact Us with your order number and details about the product you would like to return. We will respond quickly with instructions for how to return items from your order.


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