Surprised by Christ. My Journey from Judaism to Orthodoxy

«Surprised by Christ. My journey from Judaism to Orthodoxy» — is a unique autobiography of James Bernstein, an American priest born into an Orthodox Jewish family in the USA. The author persistently sought the truth through trial and error. After... going through sectarianism, Protestantism, and even serving as a pastor, he found his way to Orthodoxy.

In the book «Surprised by Christ» you will find: an unusual life story of a man seeking God; an account of significant historical events and processes of the 20th century; reflections of Father James on God, traditions, and the search for meaning; a first-person narrative about life in the USA in the mid-20th century; the spiritual experiences of the author related to his transition to Orthodoxy from Judaism.