"The chapter on the attempts to restore the
Temple is worth
the price of the book!"
R. Geringswald
Zechariah & Jewish Renewal: From Gloom to Glory
by Fred P. Miller
"One of the best, if not the best, commentaries on Zechariah
(or any
book) I have ever read. This book opened my eyes to some new
thoughts, and
deepened what I already understood about Zechariah in particular
and the
whole bible in general.
Fred Miller's insight into the oral law and his comments on the
Shekinah,
tying it all in with biblical and secular history, were
particularly valuable
to me.
Fred defends the very use of the term "Shekinah" and
discusses
the beginning of the "presence" of God in Israel and
its ultimate
departure from a desolate Temple in the days of Ezekiel. Many
have never
considered the possibility that God's presence had actually then
returned
to the restored Temple in the days of Zerubbabel, or that the
tearing of
the Temple veil at the death of Jesus was the final departure of
the Shekinah
from any physical building. From then on the presence of God
would be "in
the hearts of spiritual Israel".
The discussion on the oral law is another major section in this
book that
is especially worth reading. Every Christian should have an
understanding
of that which was handed down through the generations from Mt.
Sinai and was
a coincident "oral explanation" to "accompany the
Law of
Moses". Reading Fred's discussion on the oral law might make
you want
to do more study in the Mishnah, the second century attempt to
codify the
"oral law.".
These two topics alone are worth purchasing the book and reading,
but the
many other topics dealt with in this book are very valuable in
this time
of high interest in the "last days". Will an
independent Jewish
state result in a restored Temple? Will the Jews accept Christ?
You will learn much about the alternative Temple built over 150
years before
Christ in Egypt? The historical record is documented and
researched in this
book.
Anyone who reads this book, whether a beginner or a veteran in
the Bible,
will increase his knowledge, understanding and appreciation of
God's Word
in the past, present and future. This book is well written,
documented and
footnoted. It includes indexes, a glossary and a bibliography.
It will be a valuable addition to your library and educational
experience".
Dave Wood
"This book should be a college text book!"
Richard Bourne
Price $16.95
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