Thursday, April 15, 2010
Final blogging
I don't know about you, but I found Lauren's thoughts about the Book of Ruth to be very interesting. She suggests in the book, that biological parentage in not the only kind of parentage that counts. And then draws us to the Gospel of Matthew where the genealogy of Jesus Christ is discussed. And Christ himself had more than two parents.
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In this she explains that the Book of Ruth makes way for Jesus, which I never thought of before. Not only from Joseph's genealogy but with God as Jesus' Father.
Kim, I agree with your comment on the Book of Ruth. Thinking back on the lessons we typically read on Sundays, it doesn't seem to be a book we refer to very often and yet it is like a bridge between the old and new testaments
She brings up this bridge idea with Luke as well, comparing Mary to Naomi. I never thought of comparing the two books but the Old Testament does seem to foreshadow Jesus' story.
I really had to chuckle when she admitted her fascination with the Mitford series. I have never read them, but I recently read the last in the series (not realizing it was the last). There is a charm about the story that I can see drawing people in. And, of course, the main character's dedication to his faith.
When I finished the book I wasn't sure if Lauren was Jewish or Christian. But,perhaps the intent of the book is to use her duel reglious experiences to enrich our understanding of the Gospel by referring to our "Jewish roots" in the Old Testament
I was curious about the Mitford series and thought of reading one of the books. I would also like to thumb through the Book of Common Prayer
I did read in the back of the book that she teaches at Duke Divity School and I think she is still a Christian. I remember Pastor Easton saying how the book really shows us how the Jewish faith is part of our Christian history.
I was also struck by her discussion of the interpretation of sin between the two faiths. She really brought it to light when she said it was "the difference between Good Friday and Yom Kippur"
I thought that too Kim. It really summed up the difference between being Jewish and Christian, didn't it? Certainly in a way I never thought of.
It makes the statement "takes away the sin of the world" so much more profound.
Thanks everyone for reading the book together. I'm still trying to decide what book to do over June, July and August. We may also change nights. If you have a preference, let me know!
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