Whether you are relatively new to the idea of ‘keeping kosher’ or already quite knowledgeable of the issues, this book is for you. I recommend this book as a beginning place for understanding how rooted in Scripture kashrut is, and its importance for those at the beginning of their journeys.
What is Messianic Judaism?
Messianic Judaism is a type of Jewish observance that incorporates devotion to Jesus of Nazareth as the Messiah. Messianic Jews typically refer to Jesus by his Hebrew name, Yeshua.
People who practice Messianic Judaism observe Jewish laws and customs, such as keeping the Sabbath on the seventh day, celebrating Jewish holidays, and keeping kosher.
Messianic Judaism is based on the premise that Jesus did not intend to start a new religion or put an end to God's covenants and laws. As the Jewish Messiah, a Jewish person who follows him does not cease to be Jewish. Furthermore, God has not nullified the unique calling of the Jewish people or transferred that special status to all Christians. Rather, Gentiles who follow the Jewish Messiah are "grafted into the olive tree" of Israel.
Since the New Testament was written primarily by Jews in the cultural context of first-century Judaism, people who are familiar with Jewish sources are particularly well equipped to understand its significance. This is the value of a Messianic Jewish approach to kashrut.
