I decided to read this book primarily because I was intrigued by the prospect of the sort of synergy and dialog that might happen when a Jew and a Christian meet together to study scripture. If the book had more deeply explored that synergy and dialog it might have been a more worthy read. Unfortunately it did not.

This is not to say the book is not without its merits. The best part of the book, and what I presume was meant to be its primary focus, is its exploration of the Lord’s Praye More...

Ever watch The Discovery Channel? Picture two guys going on multiple journeys to Israel to find the places where Jesus gave his Sermon on the Mount and where Jesus was tested in the desert. Their writing style was colorful and I wished they had filmed their expedition for others to see.

But why did they spend nearly half the book chronicling their expedition? It played an essential inspirational role to discover the meaning behind the words.

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This is really two books in one.

The first half of the book is a fascinating story of collaboration between a Jew and a Christian in the land of Israel, searching for the facts of history and how they enlighten their interpretation of ancient Hebrew manuscripts.

The second half of the book describes the result of this collaborative effort, and offers new insights into the most famous prayer of the Christian Bible, based upon the Jewish context of its author, Jesus.

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Analytical. Academic Word orgins and word derivatives. I was in a certain mind frame to enjoy this book. Not a story, but I really liked it.

Very good book! I'd recommend it to anyone who wants to learn more about "The Lord's Prayer"!