Everymans Talmud - Abraham Cohen

The talmudic writing where the collected wisdom of the Rabbis over many generations as they sought to interpret the Word of God for their context. This book is a handy tool where the distilled wisdom of the Talmud is put into an accessible form by Cohen. It's not the kind of book you pick up and read from cover to cover, but is a helpful reference work to better understand the culture of Jesus time. 

Worth having if you like to get some information of the Jewish context in which Jesus lives. If you like trashy novels - this is NOT the book for you.  If you are really interested in understanding the Bible and the context of the Bible this is a great little number. Available at Loot.co.za for R190

No holds barred: Wrestling with God in prayer - Mark D Roberts

Mark Roberts is a Presbyterian minister who writes a number of papers and books. In this excellent work he helps us understand some of the dynamics of prayer. Using mostly the psalms, Roberts unpacks what it means to wrestle with God in prayer - from prayers of thanksgiving and praise to the cry for help and the begging for mercy prayers that where part of Davids life. It is a book that will help you slow down and re-connect with Jesus

A good read! And this book is available at loot.co.za for R130

What do Jewish People Think about Jesus? by Michael L. Brown

... and other questions Christians ask about Jewish beliefs, practices and history.
Author Michael L. Brown Ph.D.
www.icnministries.org

This is a wonderful guide for those who have Jewish friends or want to understand the Jews. Michael Brown is the best scholar amongst Messianic Jews today. He answers the most common 60 questions which he has heard Christians pose of Jewish beliefs about Jesus, Judaism, Jewish practice, the Jewish people, their history, the Law of Moses and contemporary Christians, Rabbi Yeshua (Jesus to us!) and gives us insights help us understand our Jewish boss, Jesus, better.

Available from Scripture Union Bookshop, Rondebosch 021-689-8334 for about R170.00