The Life of Jewish Jesus

In a world increasingly filled with ignorance, prejudice, and violence, "The Life of Jewish Jesus," offers a word of hope. This guide provides historical lessons that emphasize education, religious connections, and mutual respect. Authors, Jenny Kiehl, a Catholic religious school administrator, Rabbi, Dr. Albert Slomovitz, a retired military chaplain and college professor, and Reverend Michael Tutterow, a retired Baptist pastor, reflect the values espoused in this work. They collaborated for more than 18 months in a respectful, sharing, caring environment. On occasion, they felt God's spirit hovering over them.

Throughout his life, Jesus studied his Jewish faith deeply, practiced it intensively, and preached about it passionately. Using key celebrations and customs of Jewish life, our goal is to educate children about this essential reality of his life. From birth to death, his religious values influenced him daily. It is these lifelong connections that this work shares with students.

More importantly, The Life of Jewish Jesus provides students of all ages an historical basis to appreciate the numerous connections between Judaism and Christianity. Each phase of Jesus's life is linked with comparable Christian beliefs and practices. Those studying this book will realize we are all spiritual siblings, striving to fulfill the biblical imperative, to love your neighbor, as yourself.