Jesus' message has changed the world. However, an important part of this message is often overlooked by Bible readers: it is the central tenets of the Jewish faith that are assumed throughout the New Testament but are never explained in detail, as they were so familiar and self-evident to Jewish ears.

This book introduces the central tenets of the Jewish faith by presenting the major festivals of the calendar year: New Year, the Feast of Tabernacles, Passover, Pentecost, the Day of Atonement, and the Sabbath. It also outlines the major themes of creation, redemption, love, guilt, and reconciliation as understood in Judaism. Jesus connects to these themes and makes the Jewish festivals the common thread of his teaching. Therefore, they are an important key to understanding his message.