Called to Controversy: The Unlikely Story of Moishe Rosen and the Founding of Jews for Jesus

Ruth Rosen

Feb 2012 · HarperChristian + ORM

About this ebook

What does it mean to be a Jew? What practices are relevant? And is belief in God even necessary?
Answers to these and other questions reflect the amazing diversity within the Jewish community. However, one terrible fact—centuries of persecution in the name of Jesus Christ—has united this diverse community in one belief. Namely, that Jesus Christ is not the Jewish Messiah.

Moishe Rosen was born into this culture. No New Testament. No Christmas. No question. Even nonreligious Jews—including Moishe’s family—would disown anyone traitorous enough to profess faith in Christ. Which means the moment Moishe was called to Christ, he was Called to Controversy.

This stirring account from his daughter describes the rise of a man whose passion for Jesus and passion for his people triumphed over self-preservation and ultimately fueled an international movement that is still changing lives today. Called to Controversy is the inside story of one the most influential evangelists of our times.

Ratings and reviews

After reading this book, I feel like I might have been there in the middle of it all. The author is one of Moishe’s two daughters, and she clearly didn’t hold back. There is insider information and fascinating behind-the-scenes stories in every chapter. I also enjoyed learning more about his leadership style, the good and the bad. It is interesting to learn more about a great leader’s strengths and faults. Each chapter begins with a quote, and the text is peppered with many other memorable sayings: “Don’t let yourself become a desk jockey. People spend too much time sitting at their desks.” “We take God seriously, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously.” “A shepherd doesn’t let the wolves meet the sheep.” If you’re at all interested in learning more about one of the most influential Jewish Christian evangelists of all time, then I recommend you pick up this book. I highly recommend it! Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for my unbiased review.

About the author

Ruth Rosen is a graduate of Biola University with a bachelor’s degree in Biblical studies. She has been writing and editing full time with Jews for Jesus since 1985. She has also done a considerable amount of public speaking for the ministry.