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In this unique book, the author examines God’s calendar and the rituals of the Jewish faith as it pertains to both Christians and Jews. Writing from the Messianic Jewish perspective, the author brings insight to both faiths through the presentation of the calendar established by God with his followers even before the Torah was written. He works through each of God’s appointed times and establishes their importance to both Gentile and Jewish believers. He begins by explaining the meaning of God’s calendar, proceeds to divulge how the calendar establishes a better relationship with God and Y’shua (Jesus), and continues to expand upon the meaning behind Jewish traditions. Each chapter is filled with scripture and commentary so that both the biblical concept of God’s calendar and its relationship to one's life are revealed to the reader.
Whether one is familiar with the Jewish festivals and traditions mentioned in this book or not, the book is easily accessible to non-Jewish readers. The author establishes his premise in a step-by-step fashion that opens the calendar established by God with his people to all who wish to build a better relationship with Him. As a Jewish believer in Jesus, the author writes from a place of authority built from God’s direction in his life and his many years of study. Though the non-Jewish reader may have some trouble with the Jewish calendar and its unfamiliar way of marking time, the author places a table in the back of the book to help clarify. The writing is straightforward, and explanations of biblical texts are easy to comprehend. Anyone interested in knowing more about how God’s calendar of appointed times is relevant to modern life will find this a wonderful resource. It is a fascinating read that adds to one's understanding of God and His relationship to all people.