For The Sake Of Heaven And Earth: The New Encounter Between Judaism And Christianity

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Summary: Rabbi Greenberg opens a path to God
Review: Over the years Rabbi Greenberg has shared his love of the Jewish people and Torah with thousands of readers. His love for God and God's people may have driven a wedge between some in the Jewish community and himself, but Rabbi Greenberg stays true to God by reaching out to the Jewish community once again and the Christian community. Christians and Jews both worship and love the same God. Christianity has taken the Jewish God and made him known worldwide. While medieval Christianity was cruel to non-believers and especially Jews, the Christian community can join with Jews in the most important mission of all, repairing the creation and presenting it to God shining and restored. The Jewish people view the mitzvah (Jewish Law) as the way to "tikkun olam-repairing the broken creation" and this book shows Christians how they too can join with the Jewish people to accomplish God's work.
As a convert to Judaism, I grew-up in the Christian community. I have found the same God, just different emphasis. Perhaps it is time for the Christian community to rise-up to the challenge and see Judaism as their partner in the work of God. And perhaps, it is time for the Jewish community to attempt to do the work of God with their Christian partners.
This book is a challenge to both faith communities. Rabbi Greenberg will certainly create controversy, but he will also, if given the chance, make both Christians and Jews think about their roles in THIS world, how they can help repair the insanity of poverty, illness, and senseless violence.
Rabbi Greenberg is, as always, ahead of the times. His challenge to individual Christians and individual Jews is a much needed wake-up call. I highly recommend this book. My prayer is that all of God's people finally learn to do His work and bring their love, passion and hard work to task at hand. Thank you Rabbi Greenberg for a thought provoking book. I am certain that God is smiling.