The Seven Festivals of the Messiah

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Summary: Amazon made me give it at least one star
Review: ...one of the customer reviewers, is quite correct about this book becoming "cumbersome," particularly to Jewish Christian readers, just from the sample pages I perused. For Christian readers who do not come from a Jewish upbringing, it may not be cumbersome, but there are many explanations that should be included but are not, which, I think, is a loss for my Gentile Bretheren in the L-rd.

I appreciate the author's appropriate use of "-" and hopefully he did so throughout this book. I've been laughed at many times because I WILL NOT write the L-RD's name (the tetragrammaton) at all, always use the "-" where required, will not place my Bible on the floor to read it, and although one time I had to write in Eze 48:22 in the NASB before Moody corrected the typo, and I can't get a straight exchange, we [Jews] do not write in our Bibles and that pained me to do so.

Some examples that are sloppy: inconsistent use of "chag," sometimes just "hag" w/o the dot under the h, which is a transliteration of the Hebrew letter "chet." Sometimes, other things, the technicalities I'll refrain from in this review, are missing.

That's enough for now. I would just like to see consistency and more and better explanations for my friends who were not raised Jewish. We're all ONE in the L-rd, and we both can teach each other.

I think the other customer's review and mine are emphasizing things that the author is inconsistent with so our Gentile saved Bretheren will not be embarrassed should you have the opportunity to share the Gospel with lost Jewish people. I guarantee you that the last thing you want, even by mistake, is to explain Hebrew words based on errors from books such as this to a Jewish person who knows even just the basics of the Hebrew language.

You may be laughed at for something you were misled on, and worst of all, as difficult as it is to reach lost Jews, such as the Apostle Paul's family, mine, many other saved Jews, you may be the only person ever given the opportunity to share Yeshua with them. I don't know everything, but I don't think this is what the L-rd means by suffering for His name's sake?

I could get really picky, but I won't. This book is obviously targeted for saved Gentiles. Even though you might find some useful info if you buy this book, please do not be dogmatic about everything you read or hear if/when you get to share with lost Jewish people. We never know if the person we're sharing with will ever give anybody else another chance?

I'm sure the author meant well, but, I think some of these items are important to discuss for the reasons above.

In general, I think most important is to read a well written book that demonstrates the Jewish roots of Christianity, just like He and the Samaritan woman at the well in John 4, to know that calling G-D our "Father," "turn the other cheek" and so much more is very much rooted in the TANAKH OR TANACH (the former, I see, is the more correct acronym because the Jewish Bible, which says exactly the same things as the Gentile versions but often uses Hebrew idioms, just like every language contains, is divided into three groups, the last of which are the Holy Writings, which in Hebrew is a word beginning with the letter "k(h)aph," thus the transliteration TANAKH. The latter is based on the letter "chet." That's all right. Both letters have a "gutteral" sound, but the "k(h)aph" or "k(h)aph sofit [final form of the letter]" is more gutteral. My main point, except for this one word I saw in the sample pages, Hebrew words are regularly given in " ( ) " and are lacking.

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Summary: A must read for those studying the feasts of God
Review: A well studied book, that reviews all of the festivals of God. The prophetic meanings behind each of these feasts, both past and future events is very well laid out. The primary focus is on the feasts relationship to the first and second coming of Jesus Christ. Tony Valasek ([e-mail])

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Summary: Amazon made me give it at least one star
Review: Edward Chumney's "The Seven Festivals of the Messiah" is a very detailed and thorough look at the Jewish Feasts - the Feasts of the Lord - found in Leviticus 23. He does a great job in explaining the feasts and the festive cycles. He also explains the difference between the religious and civil calendars of the Jews. A chart and several tables accompany his explanations.

Chumeny writes for a Christian audience, but is very sensitive to any Jews who might also read his book. He omits the vowels when referring to G-d and the L-rd out of respect for the Jewish practice of not saying or writing the name of G-d. He also includes the Hebrew terms for Jewish readers. However, he writes with the English term then adds the Hebrew in parenthesis (following the English word). This is commendable, but it becomes cumbersome after about 30 pages.

Chumney focuses in on the prophetic aspects of the feasts. He discusses other aspects, but prophecy seemed to be his passion in the book. His guiding principle is that "God gave the natural for us to understand the spiritual (p. 9)." So, he takes the natural and begins to extrapolate based on typology and numerology. Sometimes his conclusions are clearly founded in Scripture, but sometimes he seems to be stretching beyond what the Bible actually says.

In the end I felt that much of the historical sense of the feasts was lost by his focus on the fulfillment of the feasts. His writing is very detailed on the prophetic aspects, seeking to show how Jesus fulfilled every aspect of each feast (or will fulfill every aspect), even if every minute detail does not require a fulfillment. The focus on the details made this cumbersome reading for me and left me somewhat skeptical of some of the author's conclusions - even though I believe he is right much of the time.

If you're a big fan of Bible prophecy and really like studies that include typology and numerology, you'll undoubtedly love this book. If you're looking for an introduction to the Jewish feasts for Christians and are not as concerned about the prophetic aspects of them, you will be better served by Barney Kasdan's "God's Appointed Times." Whichever you chose, there is much for every Christian to learn about the Jewish Feasts. Enjoy! And, learn to celebrate as God expected the Jews to do.

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Summary: A very detailed look at festival prophecy!
Review: Edward Chumney's "The Seven Festivals of the Messiah" is a very detailed and thorough look at the Jewish Feasts - the Feasts of the Lord - found in Leviticus 23. He does a great job in explaining the feasts and the festive cycles. He also explains the difference between the religious and civil calendars of the Jews. A chart and several tables accompany his explanations.

Chumeny writes for a Christian audience, but is very sensitive to any Jews who might also read his book. He omits the vowels when referring to G-d and the L-rd out of respect for the Jewish practice of not saying or writing the name of G-d. He also includes the Hebrew terms for Jewish readers. However, he writes with the English term then adds the Hebrew in parenthesis (following the English word). This is commendable, but it becomes cumbersome after about 30 pages.

Chumney focuses in on the prophetic aspects of the feasts. He discusses other aspects, but prophecy seemed to be his passion in the book. His guiding principle is that "God gave the natural for us to understand the spiritual (p. 9)." So, he takes the natural and begins to extrapolate based on typology and numerology. Sometimes his conclusions are clearly founded in Scripture, but sometimes he seems to be stretching beyond what the Bible actually says.

In the end I felt that much of the historical sense of the feasts was lost by his focus on the fulfillment of the feasts. His writing is very detailed on the prophetic aspects, seeking to show how Jesus fulfilled every aspect of each feast (or will fulfill every aspect), even if every minute detail does not require a fulfillment. The focus on the details made this cumbersome reading for me and left me somewhat skeptical of some of the author's conclusions - even though I believe he is right much of the time.

If you're a big fan of Bible prophecy and really like studies that include typology and numerology, you'll undoubtedly love this book. If you're looking for an introduction to the Jewish feasts for Christians and are not as concerned about the prophetic aspects of them, you will be better served by Barney Kasdan's "God's Appointed Times." Whichever you chose, there is much for every Christian to learn about the Jewish Feasts. Enjoy! And, learn to celebrate as God expected the Jews to do.

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Summary: The Lord's Rehearsals
Review: I got to meet the author while celebrating one of the Messiah's festivals (the Feast of Tabernacles) last fall. He lives what he writes about, and this is a great book. He provides great insight into what the Lord calls *His* festivals (not just "Jewish" festivals). The festivals are the Lord's "miqra" -- usually translated "convocations," but the underlying meaning in Hebrew is that these are the Lord's rehearsals. Isn't that a great picture of the shadow of things to come? It certainly provides a great motivation for learning and studying them. Highly recommended...

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Summary: The Lord's Rehearsals
Review: I got to meet the author while celebrating one of the Messiah's festivals (the Feast of Tabernacles) last fall. He lives what he writes about, and this is a great book. He provides great insight into what the Lord calls *His* festivals (not just "Jewish" festivals). The festivals are the Lord's "miqra" -- usually translated "convocations," but the underlying meaning in Hebrew is that these are the Lord's rehearsals. Isn't that a great picture of the shadow of things to come? It certainly provides a great motivation for learning and studying them. Highly recommended...

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Summary: Understanding the Jewish roots of the Christian faith
Review: is an important and timely subject. Eddie Chumney's book makes an important contribution in this area of study.Eddie's thorough research is very impressive and well documented. In addition the book's outline is well thought out and makes for a fairly easy read. Readers unfamiliar with Jewish terminology will find it somewhat difficult, but Eddie supplies an excellent glossary.

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Summary: Experience God, and find fulfillment as a Gentile Christian
Review: This book provides depth and insight into who Jesus (Yeshua) is, was, and is to come. If you read this book you will experience the magnificent provision of God for both his bride Israel and the Gentile church. This book will bring together both the Jewish and Gentile parts of the vine and you will find yourself anchored in the Rock of Salvation.

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Summary: Edward Chumney's version of the seven festivals
Review: This is a gentile perspective of the Jewish perspective. It is too cumbersome to read to the end. The transliterations are not accurate. It is definitely not something that a Jewish person would be able to get through, whether a believer or not a believer in Messiah. It is better to write from your own personal experiences and culture. When you try to enter into someone else's culture, it is not the same.

I personally want to see the Jewish people come to believe that Yeshua is the Messiah and I at the same time want to see the Gentile people come to believe that Yeshua(Jesus) is the Messiah. Each are to remain in the culture and religious background that they came from minus the idolotries and other sins in their lives.

An understanding of the entire Bible is very important. A person does not need to become a Bible scholar to be saved. But to know how to live before and unto the L-rd is very important. the feast of Israel are a part of a Jewish person's lifestyle and a Jewish Believer's lifestyle and a Gentile Believer's lifestyle. Each must know that the central part of each feast is G-d and He will impress upon you how to walk before Him.

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Summary: onenewman
Review: This is an excellant book. Eddie Chumney writes very methodically which makes it easy to remember and understand. For anyone interested in their Hebraic Roots this one is the best in regard to understanding the Bibical past, present and future. All your questions will be answered as you read this book.
This book also uncovers milleniums of misunderstanding. It is worth the time to read.