Called to ControversyThe Unlikely Story of Moishe Rosen and the Founding of Jews for Jesus

By Ruth Rosen

The daughter of Moishe Rosen is the author of this story of her father and his journey that begins from childhood as a person raised up in a Jewish culture filled with rules and regulations but no real understanding of the "why's" of these traditions. The author says right at the beginning that of course she has a bias with this being a story of her father but that she would give as fair a presentation as possible. As you read, you watch the progression of his life where he develops cynicism towards religion; and then that pivotal moment where he comes face to face with the presentation of the truth of Jewish Jesus. Then all of the challenges that come with that radical choice. Of course as the title suggests we get to read about the birth of this new ministry," Jews for Jesus". Personal pictures included in the book were an added plus.

I enjoyed this book SO much. Not only was it well written but the style just kept the reader interested. The author did give what I believe was a very fair picture of her father and his relationship with others. I don't always read a biographical book but I am glad this is one that was on the list to choose. Who would I recommend this book too? Anyone, everyone who enjoys reading about people overcoming difficulties. I do believe we can learn much from reading people's autobiographies or biographies from those very close to them. Learning from those who have gone before us. We CAN learn from their failures as well as their successes.

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