Description
From the Introduction
I have never met a Catholic who was not fascinated by the story of how the grace of Jesus Christ led a Jewish person to become a Catholic. Every time I give a lecture and mention in the introduction that I am a convert from a Jewish background, everyone hopes that I will get around to telling how it all happened. And, of course, I am just as interested in hearing about the conversions of others. Such a small number are ingrafted each year, and yet we are a bridge to other Jews seeking to fathom the mystery of that Jew, Jesus, who sprung from the line of David and changed the nature of history. The accounts contained in The Ingrafting have been chosen from among many such tales. They span a century, and include the story of a Chasid from the mountains of Hungary, born in 1899, as well as that of a young man from Los Angeles, baptized in 1984. Our converts come out of the richness of Jewish orthodoxy, the modernity of reformed Judaism, and the emptiness of contemporary atheism. Once Catholic, some of our narrators became monks, some priests, one a Sister, one a lay contemplative, others singles in the world, and some married with families. Ingrafted onto the tree which is the Church of Christ, we have one thing in common: the passionate love for the One who came that all may be one. We hope that the reader may join us in praising God for the miracles of His grace.
Publishing Info
The Ingrafting: The Conversion Stories of Ten Hebrew-Catholics. Edited by Ronda Chervin. From the second printing by St. Bede’s Publications with 1987 copyright. The ISBN is 0-932506-55-0. This paperback book measures about 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ and has 117 pages with b/w photos of some of those featured.
Condition
Use the zoom feature for a better look. The cover has some lighter handling/storage. The spine has not been creased/opened. The pages are in very good condition. No names or markings on the pages. Purchased as is. Stored and shipped from clean, smoke-free, pet-free Christian home.
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