Called to Controversy by Ruth Rosen tells the biographical story of Moishe Rosen. Moishe Rosen is the founder of Jews for Jesus. What many may not realize is that Rosen was born and raised a Jew in a Jewish home. Being Jewish was just who he was, it was not something that he wanted to change, yet it did not mean very much to him. It was his culture. Yet, when he would attend Jewish festivals, it was never fulfilling. What he looked forward to, always let him down. One day a man found out that he was Jewish and stated, “I’m pleased to meet you! You know, every Jew I meet increases my faith in God and the Bible.” That comment placed a seed in Rosen’s heart. It was little step towards Rosen finding Jesus. This book encompasses the happenings that lead him to Jesus and his desire to reach other Jews for Jesus. He endured ridicule, being shunned and loss, but in the end was able to found Jews for Jesus that has changed the lives of many Jews. This book would be good for someone who is either interested in Jews for Jews or for those you don’t believe that Jesus is the Messiah and that he is still to come.
