do the jews at least study the new book even if they don believe it?

Question

do the jews at least study the new book even if they don believe it?

Answer 1

I believe that those who wish to be rabbis do but most do not. How many Christians have read the Talmud? Kind of the same thing.

Answer 2

Generally, no. Why would we? It has nothing to do with us. Sometimes we will to refute missionaries, or just to see what all the fuss was about...but generally, no. Not unless you have an interest in the world religions sort of thing. It would annoy me, personally. All the "Jews should do this" and the "Jews did this wrong." "Jews interpreted their scripture wrong." Quite amusing, but not pleasing.

Answer 3

Well, I can’t speak for all the Jews and I can only relate to you my experiences. I did in fact, took several classes on Islam and Christianity, while in college. I did this when I got tired of Christians and Messianic Christians trying to convert me to Christianity. However, though I can sit and debate with Christians and Muslims about their faith and I can point out some passages that they have quoted out of context, I choose not to do this. What will it accomplish? However, on several occasions when approached by missionaries, I was able to debate them over it and to be honest they had to run with their tales behind their legs. I, however, choose to avoid them at all costs in order not to humiliate them. If I see them trying to convince a Jew to become a Christian, then I will interfere. So, to answer your question some of us study it to defend ourselves against the harassment of the missionaries.

Answer 4

Not for religious belief.
Some do study for the linguistic experience, like studying Sophocles in high school. Others study it to try and understand Christians, especially to preclude their attempts to convert us.
I personally haven't studied it yet, but I will if I ever get through the Tanach (what you call the Old Testament, I think).

Answer 5

I have read parts and I do intend to sit down (maybe over the summer) and read it though.

but I am doing so mainly out of curiosity and general interests in religions.

I imagine your going to find as many Jews who have read the Christian Bible as Christians who have read the Koran

Answer 6

I'm sure a few have read it just to see what all the fuss was about. Alot of people who don't believe in a certain religion do read the religious texts just to be informed or because they're curious.

Answer 7

Depends on the Jew. Some Jews are followers of the strict Jewish laws, and I believe they only teach from the new testament, where as, some Jews often referred to as "Messianic Jew" believe Jesus is coming back as Savior of the world. Therefore, preach from the new testament.

Answer 8

Yep, sometimes. Mostly for comparative religion classes or learning about Christianity. But, as you say, we do not believe the Christian Scriptures (what Christians call the "New Testament") is part of our Bible.

Answer 9

The simple answer is no. They refuse to believe Jesus is Messiah. They will not even call his name. they refer ti him as "that Man." so no the will not even touch one let alone read it.

Answer 10

Yes they do and they can’t get past the first few verses of Matthew without rolling on the floor laughing, and I don’t blame ‘em.