The Distortion

In this timely, eye-opening, and important new book, Drs. John and Patrice Fischer respond to ancient questions being raised once again, due to the release of the popular new film, The Passion of the Christ.

"The Jews killed Jesus; they rejected their own Messiah."

"Jews just don`t believe in Jesus, and never have!"

These statements, although common, are not true! The Distortion exposes how these misunderstandings began, how they continued through the last two millennia, what it has cost, not only the Jewish people, but also the Church. Here are some of the topics covered:

• Are the Gospels Reliable?
• Are the Gospels Anti-Semitic?
• Has the Church Been Anti-Semitic?
• A Modern Script for the Passion Story
• Cinematic Choices That Could Lead to Anti-Semitic Conclusions
• Have the Jewish People Responded to God's Plan?

". . . biblically sound, historically accurate, and deeply relevant."
--Dr. Michael Rydelnik, Professor of Jewish Studies, Moody Bible Institute

". . . words that can bring healing between Christians and Jews, and Jews and Messiah."
--Russell Resnik, Exec. Dir., Union of Messianic Jewish Congregations

". . . a credible, objective view on a subject dark with misunderstanding."
--Dr. Ruth Fleischer, Chair, Union of British Messianic Jewish Congregations

". . . turns the traditional Christian perspective on its head; suggests ways to put it right side up."
--Elliot Klayman, Exec. Dir., Messianic Literature Outreach

". . . an important and perceptive book . . . should be widely read by Christians and Jews."
--Dr. Daniel C. Juster, Director, Tikkun International

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Born in Budapest, John Fischer has doctorates in biblical and historical studies. He is rabbi of Congregation Ohr Chadash in Clearwater, Florida; Director of Menorah Ministries; VP for Academic Affairs at St. Petersburg Theological Seminary; and head of Netzer David Intl. Yeshiva. He is the author of numerous books and articles and served as the editor for The Enduring Paradox, also from Messianic Jewish Publishers.

Patrice Fischer, D. Min., teaches Old Testament and Hebrew at St. Petersburg Theological Seminary and is adjunct professor of linguistics at the University of South Florida. She has a BA in Radio-TV-Film from Northwestern and an MA from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.