See the New Testament in a whole new light.
Explore the linguistic, cultural, and historical roots of the New Testament. Jewish Perspectives on the New Testament by Victor Strazhnik will enhance your understanding of the Jewish Messiah by revealing deeper layers of meaning in the Bible.
“I wish I came across a book like this many years ago when I just started examining the New Testament ideas in light of Jewish cultural milieu. It would have saved me a lot of time. Victor Strazhnik’s book is a wealth of topically organized key ideas, explained simply, and supplied with detailed references. Even if some ideas in the book are arguable, these pages will force you to think and to dig deeper.”
Pinchas Shir
Associate Professor of Ancient Cultures
Israel Bible Center, Ramat Gan, Israel
Gain a new perspective
The New Testament is a rich and nuanced text, where each verse can only be understood in the context of the entire Bible. Whether you’re a Messianic Jew or a Gentile Christian, Victor Strazhnik’s Jewish Perspectives on the New Testament will help you achieve a deeper appreciation of the New Testament and reveal subtleties only scholars would recognize.
Expand your connection to the Bible
Find deeper definitions of familiar terms
Surprisingly, the true definitions of many common words and phrases are not widely known.
Learn how Semitic logic is applied in New Testament text
The authors of the New Testament wrote in Greek, but they reasoned and thought in their native Hebrew.
Discover concepts and ideas lost in Biblical translations
God’s infallible word is not always easy to read. The books of the Bible were written over the course of more than a thousand years, and language changed over time.
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About the author
Victor Strazhnik was born in the Soviet Union and immigrated to the United States with his family in 1985. His professional work in computer technology informed his methodical approach to Biblical analysis. He is the author of two Russian-language books, From Plain to Complex in the New Testament and Forgotten Olive Tree: Relationships between Israel and the Church. Now retired, Victor continues to enjoy reading, cooking with his wife, Lana, and visiting with his daughter and son-in-law.