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Title: Israelology: The Missing Link in Systematic Theology by Arnold G. Fruchtenbaum ISBN: 0914863053 Publisher: Ariel Ministries Pub. Date: 1994 Format: Hardcover List Price(USD): $30.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.86
Rating: 5
Summary: ISRAELOLOGY -- A MUST READ FOR ALL
Comment: Whether you practice the Jewish religion or consider yourself to be a believer in Yeshua (Jesus), you will want to read this book. It is a gold mine of information. The author's first language is Hebrew. He brings a view to the study of the Scriptures and therefore of Israel that uncovers truth long searched for.
This is must reading for anyone who cares about Christian-Jewish relations.
Shalom
Rating: 5
Summary: Israelology: An important study for faithful Christians
Comment: Recommendation:
Highest Rating for believers who want to gain more insights and learned understanding into their faith, its origins and purposes.
Summary:
Dr. Fruchtenbaum's unique and very Jewish research fills a very dangerous (replacement theology) and limiting void (actually canyon) in Christian understanding and perspective. As Christians, we look at the bible through our own limited gentile eyes, and interpret everything as if it belongs specifically to us. But, Dr. Fruchtenbaum goes through the other 90% of the bible that specifically deals with Israel (the true vine, the chosen people, the people of the covenant ) and Abraham (the friend of JHWH). After all, JHWH's entire plan for mankind is through Israel. Christianity is only a temporary (but, very uniquely blessed) solution to Israel's temporary blindness (non-belief in Jesus as the Messiah).
As Paul writes "everything aforetime was written for our learning." The laws, sabbaths, history and prophecies. All of these Jewish items were written for us to learn and understand JHWH's plan and prophecies. But, this only occurs through Israel.
Review:
Dr. Fruchtenbaum's work, thoughts and writing style is logical, well-researched, deep and insightful. But, he writes so you can easily follow him and understand his subjects, arguments, and conclusions.
Dr. Fructenbaum takes the reader through the information, logic and interpretations and related verses in a manner that actually teaches the reader to improve their abilities to think (in terms of biblical interpretation). In completing this book, the reader will learn a great deal about Judaism and Christianity from the proper Jewish perspective and thought patterns. More importantly, the reader would learn how to read the bible effectively in order to logically understand the scripture and its deeper complexities and interpretations as well as learn how to think through what he has read in order to come to his own conclusions.
The book is thorough, deep and well resourced, well referenced with extensive bibliography and thorough biblical references, as well as direct references to bibliographical resources on each page.
If there is a drawback to this book (notwithstanding "A reader from Omaha, NE USA's" excellent November 14, 2000 comments) the book is deep, has a lot of information, and requires time and effort to go through (1052 pages!!). Conversely, Dr. Fruchtenbaum makes the journey easy and well worth the effort. Further, the book would not be as significant if it lacked these attributes.
A second drawback (ironically, opposite to the above) is that because the book is so extensive, it skims explanations and references to certain interpretations that are discussed within subsections of subsections. For example: in chapter X. "A Dispensational Israelology", section B. "Israel Present", subsection 1. "Israel Present", sub-subsection e. "The Mystery Kingdom" where Dr. Fruchtenbaum discusses the 9 parables of Matthew 13:1-53. Here he discusses the parables and their interpretations, but leaves out supporting references, ex. parabolic "birds" are symbolic of evil spirits (symbolic definition given by Christ himself in Matthew 13:18).
(Sorry, I coincidentally used the same pages to comment on as did the good reader from Omaha).
Please note that it would be far too much to ask Dr. Fruchtenbaum to give this detail as it would (at some point) interfere with the general mission of the book. But, it is an issue as readers dig deeper into the book's topics, research and interpretations non-the-less. It should be noted that in making this book Dr. Fruchtenbaum dramatically shortened his original 2,200 page tome. I can only suppose that the point above was induced to accomplish this dramatic reduction.
Final Note:
For readers who wish to gain additional insights into Dr. Fructenbaum's ministry and teachings, I recommend his audio tapes at ariel.org. Although, they have poorer audio qualities than other tape ministries, the tapes fully support the Dr.'s research and teachings.
Rating: 4
Summary: Much needed book on a much neglected topic
Comment: Dr. Fruchtenbaum has masterfully written on the issue of Israel in systematic theology -- a topic often overlooked by Dispensationalists. His clear exegesis and well placed conclusions make for an easy read. His objectivity is also comendable. Dr. Fruchtenbaum takes about 300 pages to explain all non-dispensational perspectives. Very helpful!
There are two draw-backs to the work. First, while there is a handy scripture index in the back, there is no topical index. Since it is systematic in scope, oftentimes identical issues are discussed under different subheads. The lack of topical index in the back may have been due to the 18 page table of contents but an index in back would be very helpful in remebering where everything is located in the large, 1,100 page book.
Secondly, although this is a fabulous work, Fruchtenbaum occationally makes unguarded and hermeneutically hollow statements. For example, on page 613, refering to the three measures of meal in the Parable of the Leaven (Matt. 13:33), he writes that this passage is pointing "to the fact that Christendom develops into three main divisions: Roman Catholoicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, and Protestantism." This is inconsistent with dispensational bible interpretation.
All in all, this book should be required of all Christians who are ready for a little 'meat' in their diet.
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