{"product_id":"let-us-break-bread-together-michael-a-smith-9781557254443","title":"Let Us Break Bread Together: A Passover Haggadah for Christians","description":"\u003cp\u003eJews 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlways respectful of the differences between Judaism and Christianity, this Passover guide provides: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e*a complete guide (plan and script) to a meaningful seder experience\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e*a deeper knowledge of the great themes of the Exodus story, in combination with Christian insights\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e*rich opportunities for a better understanding Lent and Holy Week\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e*a fuller knowledge of why Jesus placed such importance on the universal themes of slavery, freedom, and community around the seder table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"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!\"\u003cbr\u003e -Timothy George, dean of Beeson Divinity School of Samford University; executive editor of \u003cem\u003eChristianity Today\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"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.\u003cbr\u003e -Jan Turentine, Managing Editor, Acacia Resources, Baptist Center for Ethics\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Michael A. Smith, Rami Shapiro\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1557254443\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781557254443\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Paraclete Press (MA)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/01\/2005\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 39\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.31lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.04w x 0.20d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/25\/2005","brand":"Michael A. Smith","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43987881623807,"sku":"9781557254443","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_3052f31e-e3f7-4a77-b59c-1f1c7a65b074.jpg?v=1683291408","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/let-us-break-bread-together-michael-a-smith-9781557254443","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}