God's
Appointed Customs : A Practical Guide for
Understanding & Observing the Biblical Customs
by Barney Kasdan
Paperback - 160 pages (April 1998)
Lederer Messianic Publications
ISBN: 1880226634
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Description: Are the Hebrew traditions described in Scripture just for Jews? Since Jesus himself observed them, learn how God's Appointed Customs can be part of any believer's lifestyle! Messianic congregation leader Barney Kasdan offers fascinating historical background on traditional Jewish observances, demonstrates how they relate to New Testament teaching, and provides a practical guide for Christians wishing to observe these customs within the context of a biblical lifestyle. 160 pages, softcover, Lederer.
From the Back Cover: Are the biblical/Jewish customs just for Jews? Or can Christians also receive blessings by observing them?
This book explains how God's appointed customs can be part of anyone's lifestyle, Jew or Gentile. This is especially relevant to believers in the Messiah, since Yeshua (Jesus) himself observed them.
God's Appointed Customs is divided into two sections:
Biblical Lifecycle
- Covenant of Circumcision
- Redemption of the Firstborn
- Son/Daughter of the Commandment
- Jewish Weddings
- Death and Mourning
Biblical Lifestyle
- Doorposts
- Dietary Laws
- Ritual Immersion
- Fringes
- Headcoverings
- Phylacteries
Each chapter offers historical background, traditional Jewish observance, relevance to the new Testament, and a practical guide to help believers observe these customs within the context of a biblical lifestyle