Special Thanks to Leonard Greenspoon!

Last week I announced my newest book Near Christianity. I want to take a moment and thank Leonard Greenspoon for writing an interesting, thoughtful, and funny foreword. Here is a short excerpt:

“This book chronicles the many times Anthony has fruitfully engaged Jews in conversation—with what might appear to be a rather unexpected result: what Anthony learns about Judaism leads him to rethink some basic beliefs and practices within Christianity. And, as a result, this introduction, or better reintroduction, of Judaism into Christianity enhances and deepens his faith. What a marvelous notion! Even better because in Anthony’s skilled hands it does indeed work.”

— LEONARD J. GREENSPOON, KLUTZNICK CHAIR IN JEWISH CIVILIZATION, PROFESSOR OF CLASSICAL AND NEAR EASTERN STUDIES AND OF THEOLOGY, CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY

Leonard's friendship and mentorship was especially helpful as I wrote the chapter in this book titled: "On the Border of Humor and Intimacy." I am grateful for his investment in this project.

-anthony