The New Testament is a Jewish book. written by Jews. initially for Jews. Its central figure was a Jew. His followers were all Jews; yet no translation–except this one–really communicates its original. essential Jewishness. Uses neutral terms and Hebrew names. Highlights Jewish features and Jewish references. Corrects mistranslations from an anti-Jewish theological basis. Freshly rendered into English using the Greek texts. this is a must for learning about first-century faith.