Post by R' Y'hoshua Moshe on Mar 24, 2004 11:50:00 GMT -8
The following is an excerpt from a great free online book written by believers in Messiah to help understand the special days of Adonai...
To learn more about YHVH's (God's) special days download this free 140 page online book by clicking on this link:
A FAMILY GUIDE TO THE BIBLICAL HOLIDAYS
The following are some reviews by several believers, and a few scholars ....
God told his people to set apart special days including Sabbath, Passover, Unleavened Bread, Firstfruits, Pentecost, Trumpets (Rosh Hashanah), the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur), and Tabernacles (Succoth). The are two other holidays mentioned in the Bible, Hanukkah (Chanukah or the Feast of Dedication) and Purim. These Feasts days or Sabbaths are a beautiful picture of the Messiah's first and second coming!
To learn more about YHVH's (God's) special days download this free 140 page online book by clicking on this link:
A FAMILY GUIDE TO THE BIBLICAL HOLIDAYS
The following are some reviews by several believers, and a few scholars ....
The Best Book I Have Ever Seen on the Festivals
Reviewer: Lori
This is the best book I have ever seen on the festivals. It is done from the perspective that you are not already knowledgeable about the festivals of God. It is also a very fast read and if you have children is also has crafts and foods to make. It is well worth every penny! I highly recommend this book. In June of 98 I left my Baptist roots and began the search God led me on to learn of his Biblical holidays and wonderful plan for my life.
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Our Families Favorite Holiday Book - EVER!
Reviewer: mom of 2 cowgirls from United States
This book is a fabulous find! It begins by telling a semi-humerous but perfectly true short story about how we were 'hoodwinked'(my words, not the author's) by a ruler (this was Constantine) into discarding the Biblical holidays - they are NOT Jewish holidays, they are always referred in the Bible as "MY(God's)Festivals" - and taking on the pagan holidays of those around them. Then it goes on to show how we can and should be doing the Lord's festivals and why. What they are foreshadowings of. It covers all the festivals, including Hanukkah and Purim. It gives background info and then moves on into today's ways of celebrating and what each festival is representative of.
This wonderful guide even goes into explaining the differences in interpretation on the Fall Holidays, which have not even been fulfilled yet by God, and how there are 3 views of order : pre-trib, post-trib. and mid-trib. You can adapt it to fit your families belief.
For homeschoolers, there is a section on each festival for you to do a unit study on, and great charts to assist in this. Crafts, games, and things to do are also included which can be copied and traced, etc. The back section has a question and answer session on the most commonly asked questions by people new to this. Both those trying to understand and those who want to know how to explain it to their family and friends.
Everything is covered in easy to comprehend details and although it is large, it is quite easy to read and learn from. The only thing not in this comprehensive book of festivals are some of the wonderful prayers said worldwide during these festivals, but one can find those in many other places. That said - this is hands down our families most favorite holiday book (and we have purchased at least 12) of all time. I think the opening short story is one of the most clever things I've ever read to explain this phenomenon of the return to Biblical rules, bar none. I would highly recommend this book to anyone and everyone- and I do all the time!
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This is the Book
Reviewer: D Chastain, Georgia United States
For those having limited experience with Jewish beliefs this is a wonderful way to really get started. It's all been researched and easily laid out so there is limited Prep time and and you can move on the holidays quickly and it's fun. I love being able to tie my family's beliefs back to where they began and teaching my children that our belief began with the God's chosen people and is as real and meaningful today. If you want to bring the origin of Christianity into your home to study and practice this is the book.
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Best-Seller
Reviewer: Kathy Burns
At the last [home school] convention in Michigan, A Family Guide to the Biblical Holidays was one of our best-sellers, topped only by Our Father Abraham. Thanks for all the work you put into creating the The Biblical Holidays. May HaShem bless you and your family in all your endeavors! B'Shalom,
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A Blessing
Reviewer: Sandi Lawrence
Just yesterday I was again blessed by your "Family Guide to the Biblical Holidays" book as I pulled it out (once again) to get some ideas for our upcoming Hannukah celebration. I recently purchased your What Your Child Needs to Know When"book, the new edition, and am just now beginning to read through it. Thank you for the quality materials you have been publishing!! Thank you for being a willing servant to help make materials available that we can use to teach our children the FULL scriptures about the one true living Elohim, who is the same yesterday, today and forever!! HE orders the steps of a righteous man. HE promises us blessings when we choose the way of life,
living. Baruch HaShem! B'shem Yeshua HaMashiach
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Scholar Reviews
Excellent Job...Easy-to-Understand
Reviewer: Dr. Ron Mosley, author and Founder of the Arkansas Institute of Holy Land Studies.
Many books about the Holy Days have crossed my desk, most with only an explanation of the New Testament view. I was delighted to see that A Family Guide to The Biblical Holidays includes the historical purpose and meaning of each holiday as well as the foreshadows of Christ. The authors have done an excellent job explaining each holiday to the fullest in an easy-to-understand text. These often overlooked teachings reveal significant insights to the predominantly Jewish early church.
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Impressive Work
Reviewer: Dr. Marvin Wilson, Professor and Chairman of Biblical and Theological Studies at Gordon College, Wenham, MA and author of Our Father Abraham: Jewish Roots of the Christian Faith
I enthusiastically endorse this exceedingly creative project! This family guide is a Christian exploration of Biblical Holidays adaptable for all ages. This impressive work is visually attractive and scripturally anchored. Here is a delightful educational tool serious students will appreciate, for it will provide them with a detailed understanding of one of the foundational instructional pillars of the earliest Jewish church. Explore wonderful basic foundational truths that are found in the only Bible the earliest church knew. The glossary is a real asset.
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Wealth of Information
Reviewer: Philologos
A Family Guide to Biblical Holidays contains a wealth of information for anyone desiring to learn more about the Biblical Holidays and the Hebrew roots of Christianity. A large format book, (8"x11" and over an inch thick!), with over 580 pages packed full of activities and information. It is perfect for homeschoolers as it contains many activities, games, coloring pages and even some crossword puzzles and word searches. Many of the activities are geared towards elementary grade level children but there is plenty of information here that all ages will find interesting as well as enlightening. The authors do a wonderful job of showing the Messianic fulfillment of the prophetic aspects of these holidays. They also mention the several different eschatological views without endorsing a particular view. Included are all sorts of teaching on the traditional ways of celebrating the feasts including recipes, songs, etc. The book is well planned and would be a great addition to any homeschool curriculum and library.
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One of the Best and Most Complete Resources
Reviewer: Donald Ratcliff, Ph.D.
A Family Guide to the Biblical Holidays is one of the best and most complete resources we have found on messianic/Christian family-oriented applications of the Jewish holidays. —
Reviewer: Lori
This is the best book I have ever seen on the festivals. It is done from the perspective that you are not already knowledgeable about the festivals of God. It is also a very fast read and if you have children is also has crafts and foods to make. It is well worth every penny! I highly recommend this book. In June of 98 I left my Baptist roots and began the search God led me on to learn of his Biblical holidays and wonderful plan for my life.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Our Families Favorite Holiday Book - EVER!
Reviewer: mom of 2 cowgirls from United States
This book is a fabulous find! It begins by telling a semi-humerous but perfectly true short story about how we were 'hoodwinked'(my words, not the author's) by a ruler (this was Constantine) into discarding the Biblical holidays - they are NOT Jewish holidays, they are always referred in the Bible as "MY(God's)Festivals" - and taking on the pagan holidays of those around them. Then it goes on to show how we can and should be doing the Lord's festivals and why. What they are foreshadowings of. It covers all the festivals, including Hanukkah and Purim. It gives background info and then moves on into today's ways of celebrating and what each festival is representative of.
This wonderful guide even goes into explaining the differences in interpretation on the Fall Holidays, which have not even been fulfilled yet by God, and how there are 3 views of order : pre-trib, post-trib. and mid-trib. You can adapt it to fit your families belief.
For homeschoolers, there is a section on each festival for you to do a unit study on, and great charts to assist in this. Crafts, games, and things to do are also included which can be copied and traced, etc. The back section has a question and answer session on the most commonly asked questions by people new to this. Both those trying to understand and those who want to know how to explain it to their family and friends.
Everything is covered in easy to comprehend details and although it is large, it is quite easy to read and learn from. The only thing not in this comprehensive book of festivals are some of the wonderful prayers said worldwide during these festivals, but one can find those in many other places. That said - this is hands down our families most favorite holiday book (and we have purchased at least 12) of all time. I think the opening short story is one of the most clever things I've ever read to explain this phenomenon of the return to Biblical rules, bar none. I would highly recommend this book to anyone and everyone- and I do all the time!
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This is the Book
Reviewer: D Chastain, Georgia United States
For those having limited experience with Jewish beliefs this is a wonderful way to really get started. It's all been researched and easily laid out so there is limited Prep time and and you can move on the holidays quickly and it's fun. I love being able to tie my family's beliefs back to where they began and teaching my children that our belief began with the God's chosen people and is as real and meaningful today. If you want to bring the origin of Christianity into your home to study and practice this is the book.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Best-Seller
Reviewer: Kathy Burns
At the last [home school] convention in Michigan, A Family Guide to the Biblical Holidays was one of our best-sellers, topped only by Our Father Abraham. Thanks for all the work you put into creating the The Biblical Holidays. May HaShem bless you and your family in all your endeavors! B'Shalom,
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
A Blessing
Reviewer: Sandi Lawrence
Just yesterday I was again blessed by your "Family Guide to the Biblical Holidays" book as I pulled it out (once again) to get some ideas for our upcoming Hannukah celebration. I recently purchased your What Your Child Needs to Know When"book, the new edition, and am just now beginning to read through it. Thank you for the quality materials you have been publishing!! Thank you for being a willing servant to help make materials available that we can use to teach our children the FULL scriptures about the one true living Elohim, who is the same yesterday, today and forever!! HE orders the steps of a righteous man. HE promises us blessings when we choose the way of life,
living. Baruch HaShem! B'shem Yeshua HaMashiach--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Scholar Reviews
Excellent Job...Easy-to-Understand
Reviewer: Dr. Ron Mosley, author and Founder of the Arkansas Institute of Holy Land Studies.
Many books about the Holy Days have crossed my desk, most with only an explanation of the New Testament view. I was delighted to see that A Family Guide to The Biblical Holidays includes the historical purpose and meaning of each holiday as well as the foreshadows of Christ. The authors have done an excellent job explaining each holiday to the fullest in an easy-to-understand text. These often overlooked teachings reveal significant insights to the predominantly Jewish early church.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Impressive Work
Reviewer: Dr. Marvin Wilson, Professor and Chairman of Biblical and Theological Studies at Gordon College, Wenham, MA and author of Our Father Abraham: Jewish Roots of the Christian Faith
I enthusiastically endorse this exceedingly creative project! This family guide is a Christian exploration of Biblical Holidays adaptable for all ages. This impressive work is visually attractive and scripturally anchored. Here is a delightful educational tool serious students will appreciate, for it will provide them with a detailed understanding of one of the foundational instructional pillars of the earliest Jewish church. Explore wonderful basic foundational truths that are found in the only Bible the earliest church knew. The glossary is a real asset.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Wealth of Information
Reviewer: Philologos
A Family Guide to Biblical Holidays contains a wealth of information for anyone desiring to learn more about the Biblical Holidays and the Hebrew roots of Christianity. A large format book, (8"x11" and over an inch thick!), with over 580 pages packed full of activities and information. It is perfect for homeschoolers as it contains many activities, games, coloring pages and even some crossword puzzles and word searches. Many of the activities are geared towards elementary grade level children but there is plenty of information here that all ages will find interesting as well as enlightening. The authors do a wonderful job of showing the Messianic fulfillment of the prophetic aspects of these holidays. They also mention the several different eschatological views without endorsing a particular view. Included are all sorts of teaching on the traditional ways of celebrating the feasts including recipes, songs, etc. The book is well planned and would be a great addition to any homeschool curriculum and library.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
One of the Best and Most Complete Resources
Reviewer: Donald Ratcliff, Ph.D.
A Family Guide to the Biblical Holidays is one of the best and most complete resources we have found on messianic/Christian family-oriented applications of the Jewish holidays. —
