26Reasons.com ~ Praise And Approbations

"Obviously, I disagree with Asher Norman's interpretation of the facts that feature in this book, but he has worked hard to get the facts right, and as far as I can tell, his facts are correct."

The Reverend Doctor John Goldingay
(David Allan Hubbard Professor, Old Testament School of Theology, Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, California. Author, Old Testament Theology, Walk On, Men Behaving Badly, To The Usual Suspects, After Eating the Apricot, Models for the Interpretation of Scripture, Models for Scripture)

"Asher Norman has made a significant contribution to the field of refutation of Christian fundamentalist polemics. His very well organized book discusses such profound religious issues as the qualifications for the Jewish Messiah, contradictions found within the New Testament, and distortions made by Paul of Jesus' actual accomplishments. This book is a must for anyone interested in gaining a greater insight into the clear distinctions between Torah Judaism and Pauline Christianity."

Rabbi Aaron Parry
(Author, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding The Talmud, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding The Hebrew Scriptures, Talmudic scholar, educator, anti-missionary)
"Asher Norman has thoroughly researched and intelligently organized compelling individual and cumulative reasons why Jews reject Christian accounts of history and theology related to Jesus. While the Jewish People reject these inaccuracies, they recognize that Christianity embraces the Seven Noachide Laws, the universal moral and ethical commandments, which Judaism teaches are natural and binding on all mankind. Mr. Norman's book, "Twenty-Six Reasons Why Jews Don't Believe In Jesus" is very informative for Jew or Christian, scholar or layman. It will invoke in many people a curiosity to learn more about Judaism. I highly recommend this book."
Rabbi Gerald Werner
(California State Chaplain and Talmudic scholar)
"This book is the definitive Jewish answer to why Jews don't believe in Jesus. It is readable, well organized, and sometimes quite surprising. The author is candid yet very polite in his polemics. As a teacher, I have found that Twenty-Six Reasons Why Jews Don't Believe In Jesus shines the light of Torah and truth on the theological issues. The author has found a creative way to present otherwise complex material in a simple manner that allows even a beginner to answer missionary challenges to Judaism."

Rabbi Mendy Weiss
(Chabad of N/W Miami Dade, Florida)
"Asher Norman's book has consistently, week after week, been one of our best sellers. After each new shipment, it completely sells out, and sometimes insistent customers have asked us to sell them our window display copy. From rabbis to students to curious Jews in general, his book peaks everyone's interest.We particularly like Asher's book because it not only refutes the arguments of Christian missionaries; it also offers Torah Judaism to Jewish readers."
Rabbi Shimon and Elizabeth Kraft
(Owners of the 613 Mitzvah Bookstore in Los Angeles)
"This is an essential, intense and remarkably powerful work. I would not have become involved in so-called "messianic Judaism" for ten years (1985-95), even eventually leading my own congregation, had I read only its first pages (had it been available). Thank God my journey has led me to truth, and I am now a Torah observant Jew."

Paul (Pesach) H. Goodley, M.D.
(Former leader messianic congregation)

"I am a former ordained Christian minister who has returned to (Orthodox) Judaism, the faith of my forefathers. Asher Norman's riveting book spells out why heaven and hell does not depend upon faith in Jesus. I encourage Jews, Christians and 'messianic Jews' to buy this book. The only thing that would stand in their way is fear of the truth."

R. Mariano (Moshe) Otero
(Founder and Director, Los Caminos De Israel, Hollywood, Florida)

"For nearly two thousand years, the Jewish Christian schism has sparked intense theological and historical debate. At the epicenter of this debate stands the mysterious figure of Jesus of Nazareth. Was he the promised Jewish Messiah? If he was the Messiah, then why did his own people reject him? Unfortunately, the Jewish answer to these questions have been distorted or altogether dismissed. This book will serve as a indispensable tool for individuals who are interested in examining the compelling reasons why the Jewish people still await the coming of the Messiah."

Chidi Alams
(College student, Ancient Near Eastern Studies)

"This book is EXCELLENT! I can't tell you how much more confident it has made me with my beliefs. I have a Jewish background on my father's side however I am seriously considering an Orthodox conversion in the future. I think this book is a MUST read for any Jew who does not have a solid foundation on what the Tanach specifically speaks on this subject. It is without this knowledge that leads to so many Jews getting sucked into this "messianic" movement and falling prey to the missionaries. I will definitely recommend and promote this book."

Matthew Martinez
(College student)

"I am a Jew who was approached by Christian missionaries in college. At first their arguments and proof-texts seemed convincing. It took me six months of study to finally locate the flaws in their arguments and to discover the problems in the Christian translation of the Jewish Bible. I learned more in six days from this book than I learned in six months on my own. Get ready for an amazing intellectual adventure!"

Ilan Mordechai Goodman
(College student)