Christ and the Jewish Law (1886)

Christ And The Jewish Law is a book written by Robert Mackintosh and first published in 1886. The book explores the relationship between Jesus Christ and the Jewish law, and how Christ's teachings and actions relate to the Jewish legal system of his time. Mackintosh delves into the historical and cultural context of Christ's era, examining the religious and political landscape of Palestine during the first century AD. He analyzes the various Jewish sects and their beliefs, as well as the Roman occupation and its impact on Jewish life. The book also examines the teachings of Christ in relation to the Jewish law, including his views on Sabbath observance, dietary restrictions, and divorce. Mackintosh argues that Christ's teachings were not intended to abolish the Jewish law, but rather to fulfill it and bring it to its intended purpose. Overall, Christ And The Jewish Law provides a thoughtful and insightful analysis of the relationship between Christ and the Jewish legal system, shedding light on the historical and cultural context of Christ's teachings and their significance for contemporary readers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.