Understanding Our Jewish Neighbors
- Price
- $19.99
Part of the Understanding Our Neighbors series, this warm, respectful volume pairs Rabbi Mark S. Diamond and BYU professor Shon Hopkin to introduce Latter-day Saints to Judaism. Diamond surveys Jewish history, beliefs, and practices—from covenant and Messiah to Shabbat, kashrut, and life-cycle rituals—while Hopkin responds with points of common ground, honest differences, and areas of "holy envy." A closing section traces LDS engagement with Judaism. Designed for genuine interfaith dialogue rather than conversion, it equips readers to understand, honor, and stand with their Jewish neighbors.
- A rabbi and a BYU professor write together—genuine two-voice interfaith dialogue, not a one-sided outsider's take
- Learn what your Jewish neighbors actually believe—straight from a rabbi, respectfully framed for Latter-day Saints
- Practical sensitivity guide: how to pray together, host a kosher guest, and avoid unintended offense
- Explores 'holy envy'—what each faith genuinely admires in the other
“More than Jews have kept Shabbat, Shabbat has kept the Jews.”
Perfect for a Latter-day Saint who has Jewish friends, coworkers, or neighbors and wants to understand and honor their faith without giving offense.
Product Details
- Author
- Mark S. Diamond, Shon D. Hopkin, with Michael D. Stanley for the John A. Widtsoe Foundation
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 192
- Dimensions
- 6x9 in
- Interior
- Black and White
- Weight
- 0.64 lb
- ISBN
- 9781462146932
- SKU
- 46932
- Imprint
- CFI
- Release date
- April 9, 2024
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