"What is the greatest commandment?" Yeshua was asked. His reply:
Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one, and you are to love Adonai your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your understanding, and all your strength.
And the second is this:
You are to love your neighbor as yourself.
Yeshua (Jesus) saw this central creed of the Jewish people to be the most essential of all the commandments in the Bible. Why? Because it teaches about love—love for God, love for humanity, love for family, all so needed in today`s world.
Now, Irene Lipson, has written a superb book explaining each word of this lofty statement so it can be fully grasped and lived. Her depth of understanding of Hebrew opens up new insight into The Greatest Commandment.
What others are saying:
"A clear exposition of the Sh`ma that is needed and relevant to the believer in Yeshua...a practical work that flows from the heart. She manifests a mature understanding of the scriptures, invoking a wide array of sources...a real encouragement to embrace the Sh`ma as a practical pathway to "more love in your life." A well-researched, Yeshua-centered book."
-Elliot Klayman, Past President, Union of Messianic Jewish Congregations, Executive Director, Messianic Literature Outreach, Cincinnati, Ohio, Associate Congregational Leader, Beth Messiah - Columbus, Ohio
"Through a messianic lens, Irene Lipson thoroughly explores and explains the Sh`ma and demonstrates its meaning for Jews and Gentiles today...packed with principles gleaned from the Scriptures and with insights from both rabbinic and New Testament writers. A rich read."
-Susan Perlman, Associate Executive Director, Jews for Jesus, San Francisco
"offers the reader the opportunity to deeply explore the importance of the Sh`ma in everyday life. This well researched work reveals hidden keys which help realize the ancient roots of God`s blessings."
-Robert Stearns, Executive Director, Eagle`s Wings Ministry, New York
IRENE LIPSON was persuaded to follow the Messiah through the wonders of creation. She worked in London and married Eric Lipson, a Messianic Jew from an Orthodox background. She authored Blessing the King of the Universe, and delights in her many grandchildren and garden.
Paperback. 6.2 x 0.5 x 8.5 inches. 173 pages.