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Summary: FACT NOT FICTION!
Review: So many people have reviewed this book in a style that suggests they viewed it almost as fictitious, e.g."could have been better", what do these people want...twists?. I expect these are the same people who have always denied the existence of a higher order (whether this be God or something else) clinging to the excuse that science can't prove it, so it can't be true. But now faced with a phenomonen which science in the form of maths can't dispute but only confirm; an occurence which even gains the support of the magnificent Stephen Hawkins; these same people who used to believe in science have now conveniently deserted it. Whether this book be the work of God or not it, still proves, yes I said "proves" that there is something very special about the bible. The code which, for hundred of years people have believed did exist, has finally been found and this is undisputable, not a matter of opinion. Whether the code has fully been cracked, I truly doubt, but the beginnings of something quite uncomprehensible to the majority of the sceptical modern world has definately started. It is true, as pointed out in an excellent review on october 15th by 'globalonline@hotmail' (worth reading) that the code does not always prove one hundred per cent accurate, he/she believes that this means it is not from God as "God makes no errors". The bible tells us that anything that does not prove accurate every time is a false prophet, one sent by Beelzebub. However, this does not mean that the bible code is not a major discovery. Even if it is a 'false prophet', surely this is still a marvel. Or it could simply be that it is still not being properly decoded yet and when it is the errors will stop. The bible itself talks about seven seals which will one day be opened and revealed to the world when the time is right. Maybe the computer has enabled us to open the first of these seals (a point the book itself makes) and only when all seven seals have been opened will we fully understand. And any way, why does it have to be from God to make it a worthwhile find? Surely anything which can predict the future regardless of its source, still has massive implications to the future of our world. I am not a particularly religious person in the common sense of the word. I believe in something but don't know exactly what. I am neither a sceptic nor confined to one set of beliefs. But I do take an interest in reading about the various religions and also the history of our evolution, I am especially a fan of the works of Erich Von Daniken and Graham Hancock, both of whom challenge the traditional theories of our exsitence using very objective arguments. What if the actual content of the bible itself is no more than a story or a moral guide at most. It may have been created purely by extra terrestrial beings or lifeforce (no, I don't mean little green men and i'm not crazy) who have achieved far greater knowledge than ourselves. The Torah may be no more than a house for the code, a scripture puposely given importance to us mortal humans so as to ensure its continuing existence and intrigue, so that when the time was right, when they felt we were ready to accept its content the encryptions would be revealed. Why only the Torah and not the new testament? Is another point of debate. The torah was written a long time before the new testament undoubtedly by a different source. Maybe this has its own separate code or serves another purpose or maybe non at all, we do not know yet but I am sure oneday we will. The Bible Code is a book which is all to easily dismissed by those who have not read it. I challenge you to read it and then tell me you still feel exactly the same, that there is not now a twinge of curiosity or even belief that was not there before. Even the ultimate cynic who has the intelligence, must see that their is more to this than just "crazy talk". Why is it so hard to believe in a superior being or existence to that of ourselves? I personally find it easier to accept that there is something, more questions are posed if there isn't. There is more evidence to support the reality of whatever wrote the bible code than there is to dimiss it, the bible code is just the strongest evidence yet. The Bible Code, whether it is from good or evil, it is surely linked to the pure reason for our existence and especially the way in which it will end. Is it our choice, do we decide? How will it end for you?
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Summary: Careful!
Review: This is an extremely dangerous idea to adopt. Although well written, the whole idea that a computer can "crack" the mind of God is scary to say the least. Too much like TBN's Omega Code, which can very easily be disproven an a credible theory. Before you read this book, please read Christianity in Crisis by Hank Hanegraaff.
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Summary: Interesting
Review: It's fascinating how something written thousands of years ago can predict events well into the future by changing the skip sequence. I wonder if any of the other religious texts also have hidden messages.
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Summary: Future forecasting & Bible Codes
Review: Generally it is impossible to predict the future using Bible Codes. Of course, there might be some very rare exceptions (like Drosnin's Rabin example) but over the whole... no. Consider the following: say I do a Bible Code check and PRESTO my name occurs together with McDonaldsr. Does this mean I will go have a Hamburger at McD? There is not enough data to determine whether I will eat a hamburger, crash my car into a McD or whatever. Drosnin's way of working is quicksands. Compare, please, "Cracking the Bible Code" by Dr. Jeffrey Satinover, who also happens to believe in God (which Drosnin doesn't). (The hamburger example is by Rabbi M. Zeldman, Esh ha-Torah, Jerusalem, who introduced me to the phenomenon.)
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Summary: Hey, wasn't this Jesus guy supposed to return at Armageddon?
Review: Reading this book, I at first found it rather intriguing, until I realized that this book mentions absolutely NOTHING about Jesus Christ. It inspidly babbles on about the End of Days, but not a single mention of Jesus. Isn't Jesus supposed to return to Earth in the End of Days? I then realized that this was part of the Bible code hoax: it can only work with the Old Testament. Why? The Old Testament was written in Hebrew, and written Hebrew has no vowels. So, cat could be caught, cot, etc. Those who want you to believe this hoax conveniently come up with vowels to insert. Jesus is not mentioned, because Jesus' live is chronicled in the New Testament, and the New Testament written in Greek. Greek has vowels; it uses an alphabet just like any Romance language, and the alphabet (the word <i>alphabet</i> comes from the first two words in the Greek alphabet, <i>alpha</i> and <i>beta</i>) we use now was derived from it. Words in the New Testament cannot be conveniently respelled to spell out "SATAN IS HERE! You're all going to die...there years ago?" Live every day as if it was the last one; do good deeds and treat others as you would treat yourself every day of your live. "Cramming for your finals" gets you nowhere. According to "The Bible Code," we all should be dead by now. The Lord, Saviour, and Messiah is not one to miss appointments.
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Summary: Look elsewhere
Review: The idea of the existence of "The Bible Code" is fascinating. Michael Drosnin certainly makes a case for further investigation of the phenomenon. However, he is not the person to either conduct that investigation, nor elaborate on it. His writing is tediously sensational and redundant. He repeatedly uses the words, "if", "might", "may", and "could" when trying to make his case. The result is that his points are vague, inconsistent, and contradictory which sadly dilutes the strength of his story. A person looking to learn something substantial about "The Bible Code" would do well to look elsewhere.
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Summary: WOW!
Review: This book was incredible. I was amazed at what the Bible says about our time. This book is a must read.
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Summary: exellent amazing book
Review: I was very unsure about the truth of God and the bible but after reading this book it seems impossible to not believe.
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Summary: BIBLE CODE
Review: I really found this book extremely interesting. Michael Drosnin said he doesn't believe in God. He states that he is not a rabbi nor a priest, nor a Bible scholar. He says, "...he has no preconceived beliefs, and only one test - the truth". I would have liked to have known which "truth" he was referring to. Once you have read the book, you still don't have the truth. The truth been infallible, does not conflict, yet the truth according to these professionals depends on their stand point, therefore it is their opinion and not a truth. Very few of the professionals actually agree with one another. Some say it is evidence of God, others say it is the inspiration of some sort of highly sophisticated computer or maybe some sort of alien intelligence on other planets. Some believe that "alien" life must be a lot more evolved than we are, as they have had more time to progress in the evolution chain, and therefore are a lot more advanced than we are. Regarding this "super computer" some refer to, how in the world did this come about, by evolution! The modern computers of today, did they come about through the process of evolution or did it take a lot of intelligent design behind them? Who designed this "super computer" that made up the "bible code", aliens from other planets! How did the aliens come about, through the "big-bang" - What explosions (including nuclear bombs) have created, and not destroyed life ! If the theory of evolution were to be followed, we have to assume that all life started evolving from one point of the Big Bang. This theory of evolution does not explain higher and lower life forms. If it were fact, all lower life forms would have died out by now. If there were more than one big bang - where is the evidence of such? Have we seen any explosions on this planet, or any other planet, which are creating other life forms? Then there are the others that simply don't know. So just what is the truth? I suppose we are supposed to pick one "truth", from the many conflicting ideas, of the one which is most suitable to our own belief. In this book, some of the professionals have a theory that a collision by a comet in prehistoric times may have inspired late apocalyptic TALES in the Bible. That is an interesting word "tales" used by professionals who by their own admission admit, that the many prophecies in the Holy Bible and now, even in the "secret Bible Code" are being revealed and are coming true in the recent past as well as the distant past. So now, how could they call it a "tale" if the prophecies are coming true? It is proving to be the truth and nothing but the truth, and certainly no tall-tale. Now if it be the truth, then surely the rest could only be classified as their opinions because they conflict with the truth. The professionals, in this book, have established that if anything in the Holy Bible was in a different wording or order - the codes would not even exist. So by their own admission it appears that the Holy Bible is infallible, otherwise the Bible Codes would not exist, nor would the Bible Codes be coming true in the real world. In that case, Jesus is real and He is not a mistake either. Jesus said He is the Truth and no code is required to figure that out. I do believe that these Bible Codes that are coming to pass in the world are nothing but a divine revelation from an Almighty God, and we will never have all the answers. Throughout the ages God has chosen to reveal things, even to non-believers. How are we to know the mind of God, who created all things? The things of creation can't all be explained, it is far too complex for our little minds, yet we are always seeking knowledge of how we got here. The wisdom of man is foolishness yet God's wisdom is awesome. This thirst for knowledge and wisdom is human nature. A nature that must have been divinely given, otherwise we would be like the animals, and we wouldn't be seeking the truth of our origins and seeking God. However Jesus said He is the Truth. If we seek the truth, we shall find it in Jesus, and all that matters is to trust and believe in Him, because God is in control and He knows what He is doing. The Truth in Jesus will set you free. Who would you rather believe, the fallible professionals who can't agree with one another, or the Son of God and His Word & prophesies found in His Word, which have in the past and are currently still been fulfilled to this day?
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Summary: A Must Read
Review: I probably sound like somebody who helped make the book, but it is a very good book. Anybody who believes in G-d has to read the book. This book details how the Torah predicts what will happen in our past, and in the future. It predicts Rabin's assasination, who dunnit, and a possible war, with Israel involved after Rabin's assasination, up to the year 2000. (5760). It predicts the Oklahoma City bombing, Watergate, and much more. You must read this book, but only if you believe in a supernatural power. I guess I am one of those people.
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