Publisher's Synopsis
Portrait of a Gentile is a warm and personal affirmation of faith and love. Through a series of touching and humorous vignettes, Diane Levitan shares the story of her growth as a Christian and a woman. Recalling key moments of her family life and interaction with Gentile and Jewish friends, a poignant love story with a Jewish man unfolds, ends, and ultimately resolves decades later in a surprising and joyous manner. It is also a search for the historical Yeshua (Jesus) in the Tanakh (Old Testament). The author carefully fits together the puzzle pieces concerning the promised Messiah from a modern Hebrew-to-English translation of the Tanakh, and creates an inspiring 'word picture' of the promised future King of Israel. This book guides both 21st century Jews and Gentiles through the ancient messianic prophecies to determine whether the 'Messiah' is an ancient myth, a prophecy already fulfilled by a controversial Jew of antiquity, or a promise still yet to come.
