ISRAELOLOGY: The Doctrine of Israel

Includes 523-page study guide; 18 manuscripts, the book “ISRAELOLOGY: the Missing Link in Systematic Theology”, and MP3 AUDIO - 18 TRACKS, 18.6 HOURS on a single CD.

This study was created from Dr. Fruchtenbaum's landmark research for his doctoral thesis, “ISRAELOLOGY: the Missing Link in Systematic Theology.” While all dispensational theology proponents recognize Israel's place in God's plan for the whole world, there was never a fully developed theology. Dr. Fruchtenbaum's fully developed theology concerning the Doctrine of Israel now brings clarity to the place of Israel in history past, present, and future. (NEW: The study guide also includes Prep Sessions and Prep Answers.)

ISRAELOLOGY: The Doctrine of Israel - DVD

by Dr. Arnold Fruchtenbaum

Over nineteen hours of solid Biblical teaching recorded live at Chafer Theological Seminary in 2010. This course investigates four evangelical theological approaches to the issue of Israel. All four theological systems are defined, described and evaluated on the basis of their theology of Israel. The discussion of each system is divided into three broad categories: Israel Past, Israel Present and Israel Future. Each category investigates what each system has to say on certain key topics that are crucial to Israelology.

The first three systems of theology are all within the realm of Covenant Theology which uses an allegorical, hermeneutical approach to Israelology and Eschatology and teaches that the Church at some point becomes the new, or true, or spiritual Israel. They disagree among themselves as to exactly when the Church becomes Israel and, therefore, are divided into three major schools: Covenant Postmillennialism, Covenant Amillennialism, and Covenant Premillennialism. This course will show that because all three schools of Covenant Theology at some point confuse Israel and the Church, they cannot develop a full scale Israelology in their Systematic Theology.

The fourth system is Dispensationalism, which uses a literal hermeneutical approach to Israelology and Eschatology and insists on a consistent distinction between Israel and the Church, past, present, and future. Therefore, only Dispensationalism allows for a fully developed Israelology. However, this course will also show that Dispensationalism has thus far failed to do so, and in their Systematic Theology Dispensationalists have incorporated their Israelology into their Ecclesiology and Eschatology. This has resulted in Dispensationalism developing a very strong theology of Israel Future, and an adequate but not equally strong theology of Israel Past. However, its weakest point is a clear theology of Israel Present. Therefore, Dispensationalism needs to develop a complete Israelology this is a distinct and separate entity in their overall Systematic Theology detached from their Ecclesiology and Eschatology, though allowing for obvious overlaps.

In conclusion, Dr. Fruchtenbaum then systematizes Israelology on the basis of dispensational hermeneutics providing a comprehensive theology of Israel Present. This course also discusses other relevant topics that concern Israelology and, in conclusion, will show how Israelology affects and/or overlaps the other divisions of Systematic Theology.

Print the exegetical outline and follow along with Dr. Fruchtenbaum as he teaches the Word of God.

Approximate Running Time: Over 19 hours, on 10 DVDs.

ISRAELOLOGY: The Doctrine of Israel - MP3

This course investigates four evangelical theological approaches to the issue of Israel. All four theological systems are defined, described and evaluated on the basis of their theology of Israel. The discussion of each system is divided into three broad categories: Israel Past, Israel Present and Israel Future. Each category investigates what each system has to say on certain key topics that are crucial to Israelology.

The first three systems of theology are all within the realm of Covenant Theology which uses an allegorical, hermeneutical approach to Israelology and Eshatology and teaches that the Church at some point becomes the new, or true, or spiritual Israel. They disagree among themselves as to exactly when the Church becomes Israel and, therefore, are divided into three major schools: Covenant Postmillennialism, Covenant Amillennialism, and Covenant Premillennialism. This course will show that because all three schools of Covenant Theology at some point confuse Israel and the Church, they cannot develop a full scale Israelology in their Systematic Theology.

The fourth system is Dispensationalism, which uses a literal hermeneutical approach to Israelology and Eschatology and insists on a consistent distinction between Israel and the Church, past, present, and future. Therefore, only Dispensationalism allows for a fully developed Israelology. However, this course will also show that Dispensationalism has thus far failed to do so, and in their Systematic Theology Dispensationalists have incorporated their Israelology into their Ecclesiology and Eschatology. This has resulted in Dispensationalism developing a very strong theology of Israel Future, and an adequate but not equally strong theology of Israel Past. However, its weakest point is a clear theology of Israel Present. Therefore, Dispensationalism needs to develop a complete Israelology this is a distinct and separate entity in their overall Systematic Theology detached from their Ecclesiology and Eschatology, though allowing for obvious overlaps.

In conclusion, Dr. Fruchtenbaum then systematizes Israelology on the basis of dispensational hermeneutics providing a comprehensive theology of Israel Present. This course also discusses other relevant topics that concern Israelology and, in conclusion, will show how Israelology affects and/or overlaps the other divisions of Systematic Theology.

Print the exegetical outline and follow along with Dr. Fruchtenbaum as he teaches the Word of God.

DOWNLOAD FILE SIZE: 251MB, unzips to 26 TRACKS, 18.6 HOURS of MP3 AUDIO

ISRAELOLOGY: The Missing Link In Systematic Theology

by Dr. Arnold Fruchtenbaum

This groundbreaking work is the first to create an entire systematic theology of all that the Scriptures say in regard to the people of Israel. As such, Israelology fills a tremendously neglected void, while affecting nearly every other segment of systematic theology and directly addressing a crucial point of division in evangelical theology today.

Dr. Fruchtenbaum's masterful book, written over a 13-year period to earn his Ph.D. from New York University, exhaustively surveys every aspect of Israel's past, present and future from the perspective of four major schools of theology (postmillennialism, amillennialism, premillennialism, and dispensationalism). Its far-reaching conclusion is that only the last, with its clear distinction between Israel and the church, can, in fact, provide a systematized biblical doctrine of Israel. But even dispensationalists, while organizing every other major scriptural theme from ecclesiology to soteriology to eschatology, have failed to develop a systematic theology of one of the Bible's most integral subjects, Israel. Until now . . . Israelology pioneers a fully dispensational approach to this topic, proving that it is central to a proper systematic theology and, thus, critical in terms of issues such as Messiah's return, evangelism, anti-Semitism, and ultimately, God's entire agenda for Jews and Gentiles alike.

The Biblical Evangelist called Israelology a "tremendous, masterful book... Amillennialism, postmillennialism and other forms of Covenant Theology go up in smoke under the withering blaze of biblical light Fruchtenbaum places on them."

• Hardcover: 997 pages
• ISBN:978-1-935174-64-6

Israelology: The Missing Link In Systematic Theology (epub)

by Dr. Arnold Fruchtenbaum

One's view of Israel is key in determining one's theology, and this groundbreaking study scrutinizes beliefs that tend to confuse the identities of both Israel and the Church. It is the first to create an entire systematic theology of all that the Scriptures say in regard to the people of Israel. As such, Israelology fills a tremendously neglected void, while affecting nearly every other segment of systematic theology and directly addressing a crucial point of division in evangelical theology today.

Dr. Fruchtenbaum's masterful book, written over a 13-year period to earn his Ph.D. from New York University, exhaustively surveys every aspect of Israel's past, present and future from the perspective of four major schools of theology (postmillennialism, amillennialism, premillennialism and dispensationalism). Its far-reaching conclusion is that only the last, with its clear distinction between Israel and the Church, can, in fact, provide a systematized biblical doctrine of Israel. But even dispensationalists – while organizing every other major Scriptural theme from the Church (Ecclesiology) to Salvation (Soteriology) to Last Days (Eschatology) – have failed to develop a systematic theology of one of the Bible's most integral subjects, Israel. Until now ... Israelology pioneers a fully dispensational approach to this topic, proving that it is central to a proper systematic theology and, thus, critical in terms of issues such as Messiah's return, evangelism, anti-Semitism and, ultimately, God's entire agenda for Jews and Gentiles alike.

The Biblical Evangelist called Israelology a "tremendous, masterful book... Amillennialism, postmillennialism and other forms of Covenant Theology go up in smoke under the withering blaze of biblical light Fruchtenbaum places on them."

• Ebook for Kindle and Epub readers
• 1,100 pages
• Approximate download file size is 991KB

What the Bible Teaches About Israel: Past, Present, and Future (epub)

An Abridged Version of Israelology: The Missing Link in Systematic Theology

by Dr. Arnold Fruchtenbaum

Anyone who reads the Bible will soon realize that the Jewish people are the apple of God's eye. Israel, they will quickly see, is the centerpiece of divine, prophetic activity. Since God's Word places such an emphasis on this tiny nation, it seems only logical that the question of Israel is central for a proper understanding of the Scriptures. Some may ask: Hasn't the church replaced Israel? Aren't all born-again believers in Messiah Jesus "spiritual Jews"? Questions like these may only be answered on the basis of a proper systematic theology, one that includes a biblically developed Israelology. This work investigates four approaches to the theology of Israel past, present, and future, and scrutinizes beliefs that tend to confuse the identities of both Israel and the church.

The work is based on the author's dissertation titled, Israelology: The Missing Link in Systematic Theology and published by Ariel Ministries. The Biblical Evangelist called Israelology a "tremendous, masterful book. Amillennialism, postmillennialism, and other forms of covenant theology go up in smoke under the withering blaze of biblical light Fruchtenbaum places on them." The abridged version focuses on the heart of Dr. Fruchtenbaum's dissertation and offers a revised and updated text as well as charts and illustrations to enhance the understanding of this important study.

• Ebook for Kindle and Epub readers
• ISBN: 978-1-951059-53-8
• 380 pages
• Approximate download file size is 6.90 MB

What the Bible Teaches About Israel: Past, Present, and Future

An Abridged Version of Israelology: The Missing Link in Systematic Theology

by Dr. Arnold Fruchtenbaum

Anyone who reads the Bible will soon realize that the Jewish people are the apple of God's eye. Israel, they will quickly see, is the centerpiece of divine, prophetic activity. Since God's Word places such an emphasis on this tiny nation, it seems only logical that the question of Israel is central for a proper understanding of the Scriptures. Some may ask: Hasn't the church replaced Israel? Aren't all born-again believers in Messiah Jesus "spiritual Jews"? Questions like these may only be answered on the basis of a proper systematic theology, one that includes a biblically developed Israelology. This work investigates four approaches to the theology of Israel past, present, and future, and scrutinizes beliefs that tend to confuse the identities of both Israel and the church.

The work is based on the author's dissertation titled, Israelology: The Missing Link in Systematic Theology and published by Ariel Ministries. The Biblical Evangelist called Israelology a "tremendous, masterful book. Amillennialism, postmillennialism, and other forms of covenant theology go up in smoke under the withering blaze of biblical light Fruchtenbaum places on them." The abridged version focuses on the heart of Dr. Fruchtenbaum's dissertation and offers a revised and updated text as well as charts and illustrations to enhance the understanding of this important study. 

• Hardcover: 380 pages
• ISBN: 978-1-935174-81-3

Yeshua: The Life of Messiah from a Messianic Jewish Perspective - The Abridged Version

by Dr. Arnold Fruchtenbaum

ISRAEL'S MESSIANIC KING

During His ministry to the Jewish people, Yeshua (Jesus) journeyed throughout the land promised to the Jewish patriarchs, presenting Himself to the Jews as their Messiah. He was a Jew living in a Jewish land among the Jewish people. Yet, much of the knowledge of this Jewish society, its culture and traditions has grown dim with the passage of time. In this work, Dr. Arnold G. Fruchtenbaum shines a bright light on the life of Yeshua and the land of Israel during the Second Temple period, interpreting the Gospels from a Messianic Jewish perspective. To achieve this, Dr. Fruchtenbaum has done original research in the Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek source texts, and has also drawn on the works of other scholars and the writings of ancient rabbis.</p>

It has taken about four decades of research and work for the account of the life and ministry of Yeshua the Messiah to come into its present form, published by Ariel Ministries in four volumes and an abridged version. The abridgment contains essentially the same material as the multi-volume set, but excludes the source texts for Dr. Fruchtenbaum's teaching. Ariel's Harmony of the Gospels provides the framework for his exegesis.

Dr. Arnold G. Fruchtenbaum holds a B.A. degree from Cedarville University in Hebrew and Hellenistics, a Th.M. degree in Hebrew and Old Testament Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary, and received his Ph.D. from New York University with the completion of his dissertation, Israelology: The Missing Link in Systematic Theology. He is the founding director of Ariel Ministries and a much respected biblical authority in evangelical and messianic circles.

• The Abridged Version
• Dimensions: 6" x 9"
• 712 pages
• ISBN: 978-1-935174-75-2

Yeshua: The Life of Messiah from a Messianic Jewish Perspective - Vol. 3

by Dr. Arnold Fruchtenbaum

Not my will, but Yours, be Done.

In the third volume of this multivolume commentary on the Gospels, Dr. Arnold G. Fruchtenbaum delves into the last six-month period of the life of Messiah, from the Feast of Tabernacles to the agony of Gethsemane. During this time, the multitudes began to accept the Pharisees' explanation that Yeshua was able to perform unique miracles because He was demon possessed. The volume covers the third messianic miracle — the healing of a man born blind. It moves on to the most extensive prophetic discourse of the King and to the observance of the last Passover. The work concludes with the agony of Gethsemane, during which Yeshua fought one of His greatest spiritual battles, as Satan made one more attempt to keep Him from the cross.

Dr. Arnold G. Fruchtenbaum holds a B.A. degree from Cedarville University in Hebrew and Hellenistics, a Th.M. degree in Hebrew and Old Testament Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary, and received his Ph.D. from New York University with the completion of his dissertation, Israelology: The Missing Link in Systematic Theology. He is the founding director of Ariel Ministries and a much respected biblical authority in evangelical and messianic circles.

• Volume 3 (the third in a series of four volumes)
• Hardcover: 506 pages
• Dimensions: 6" x 9"
• ISBN: 978-1-935174-68-4

Yeshua: The Life of Messiah from a Messianic Jewish Perspective - Vol. 3 (epub)

by Dr. Arnold Fruchtenbaum

Not my will, but Yours, be Done.

In the third volume of this multivolume commentary on the Gospels, Dr. Arnold G. Fruchtenbaum delves into the last six-month period of the life of Messiah, from the Feast of Tabernacles to the agony of Gethsemane. During this time, the multitudes began to accept the Pharisees' explanation that Yeshua was able to perform unique miracles because He was demon possessed. The volume covers the third messianic miracle — the healing of a man born blind. It moves on to the most extensive prophetic discourse of the King and to the observance of the last Passover. The work concludes with the agony of Gethsemane, during which Yeshua fought one of His greatest spiritual battles, as Satan made one more attempt to keep Him from the cross.

Dr. Arnold G. Fruchtenbaum holds a B.A. degree from Cedarville University in Hebrew and Hellenistics, a Th.M. degree in Hebrew and Old Testament Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary, and received his Ph.D. from New York University with the completion of his dissertation, Israelology: The Missing Link in Systematic Theology. He is the founding director of Ariel Ministries and a much respected biblical authority in evangelical and messianic circles.

• Ebook for Kindle and Epub readers
• Volume 3 (the third in a series of four volumes)
• 506 pages
• Approximate download file size is 884 KB
  

Yeshua: The Life of Messiah from a Messianic Jewish Perspective - Vol. 4

by Dr. Arnold Fruchtenbaum

IT IS FINISHED.

Tetelestai. The Gospels record that this was the last word Yeshua spoke from the cross. When the Messiah uttered it, He proclaimed that He had accomplished what He came for: He had paid the debt mankind owed God the Father-the debt of sin.

No single event in human history has received more scrutiny than the suffering and crucifixion of Yeshua. In the fourth volume of this work, Dr. Fruchtenbaum meticulously analyzes Messiah’s final days, beginning with His arrest and culminating in His ascension. As he did in the previous volumes, the author places the events in chronological order. The basis of this order is the Gospel accounts themselves and what is known about first-century Jewish culture through historical and rabbinical records. The work also includes a collection of sequels from the books of Acts and Hebrews, and other relevant writings. Additionally, this volume contains an epilogue which surveys the history of the Messianic movement, thus concluding this comprehensive work on the life of Messiah from a Jewish perspective.

Dr. Arnold G. Fruchtenbaum holds a B.A. degree from Cedarville University in Hebrew and Hellenistics, a Th.M. degree in Hebrew and Old Testament Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary, and received his Ph.D. from New York University with the completion of his dissertation, Israelology: The Missing Link in Systematic Theology. He is the founding director of Ariel Ministries and a much respected biblical authority in evangelical and messianic circles.

• Volume 4 (the fourth in a series of four volumes)
• Hardcover: 426 pages
• Dimensions: 6" x 9"
• ISBN: 978-1-935174-71-4

Yeshua: The Life of Messiah from a Messianic Jewish Perspective - Vol.4 (epub)

by Dr. Arnold Fruchtenbaum

IT IS FINISHED.

Tetelestai. The Gospels record that this was the last word Yeshua spoke from the cross. When the Messiah uttered it, He proclaimed that He had accomplished what He came for: He had paid the debt mankind owed God the Father-the debt of sin.

No single event in human history has received more scrutiny than the suffering and crucifixion of Yeshua. In the fourth volume of this work, Dr. Fruchtenbaum meticulously analyzes Messiah’s final days, beginning with His arrest and culminating in His ascension. As he did in the previous volumes, the author places the events in chronological order. The basis of this order is the Gospel accounts themselves and what is known about first-century Jewish culture through historical and rabbinical records. The work also includes a collection of sequels from the books of Acts and Hebrews, and other relevant writings. Additionally, this volume contains an epilogue which surveys the history of the Messianic movement, thus concluding this comprehensive work on the life of Messiah from a Jewish perspective.

Dr. Arnold G. Fruchtenbaum holds a B.A. degree from Cedarville University in Hebrew and Hellenistics, a Th.M. degree in Hebrew and Old Testament Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary, and received his Ph.D. from New York University with the completion of his dissertation, Israelology: The Missing Link in Systematic Theology. He is the founding director of Ariel Ministries and a much respected biblical authority in evangelical and messianic circles.

• Ebook for Kindle and Epub readers
• Volume 4 (the fourth in a series of four volumes)
• 426 pages
• Approximate download file size is 2.26 MB
  

Yeshua: The Life of Messiah from a Messianic Jewish Perspective - Vol. 2

by Dr. Arnold Fruchtenbaum

Who Do You Say That I Am?

The second volume of this multivolume commentary on the Gospels opens with the beginning of Yeshua's public ministry. It analyzes the role His miracles were to play as signs to Israel — to bring the Jewish people to the point of decision about His Messianic claims and proclamations. The work moves on the dealing with Yeshua's authority over, conflict with, and repudiation of Pharisaic Judaism, which led to the rejection of His Messiahship. It is in this context that a specific generation of Israel became guilty of the unpardonable sin. This is followed by Yeshua's new focus on the training of His disciples for the work they would need to conduct in light of the rejection — the kind of work they would be performing in the book of Acts. This volume concludes with Yeshua's journey to Jerusalem in preparation for the Feasts of Tabernacles.

Dr. Arnold G. Fruchtenbaum holds a B.A. degree from Cedarville University in Hebrew and Hellenistics, a Th.M. degree in Hebrew and Old Testament Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary, and received his Ph.D. from New York University with the completion of his dissertation, Israelology: The Missing Link in Systematic Theology. He is the founding director of Ariel Ministries and a much respected biblical authority in evangelical and messianic circles.

"Volume 2 of Arnold Fruchtenbaum's study about Yeshua takes us deep into the Second Temple and rabbinic Jewish background that helps to explain this unique first century figure. It is a fascinating journey with many details that illuminate the life of the Messiah of Israel. While one might raise a question here and there, Fruchtenbaum is fair always showing what the discussion at any point is. His full citing of Jewish texts allows the reader to see the direction of the conversation. This book is full of important observations about Jesus in a Jewish context. It is well worth the time of a careful read and will be a handy resource for a long time to come." — Darrell Bock (Executive Director for Cultural Engagement, Howard G. Hendricks Center for Christian Leadership and Cultural Engagement, Senior Research Professor of New Testament Studies)

• Volume 2 (the second in a series of four volumes)
• Hardcover: 680 pages
• Dimensions: 6" x 9"
• ISBN:1-978-935174-67-7

Yeshua: The Life of Messiah from a Messianic Jewish Perspective - Vol. 2 (epub)

by Dr. Arnold Fruchtenbaum

Who Do You Say That I Am?

The second volume of this multivolume commentary on the Gospels opens with the beginning of Yeshua's public ministry. It analyzes the role His miracles were to play as signs to Israel — to bring the Jewish people to the point of decision about His Messianic claims and proclamations. The work moves on the dealing with Yeshua's authority over, conflict with, and repudiation of Pharisaic Judaism, which led to the rejection of His Messiahship. It is in this context that a specific generation of Israel became guilty of the unpardonable sin. This is followed by Yeshua's new focus on the training of His disciples for the work they would need to conduct in light of the rejection — the kind of work they would be performing in the book of Acts. This volume concludes with Yeshua's journey to Jerusalem in preparation for the Feasts of Tabernacles.

Dr. Arnold G. Fruchtenbaum holds a B.A. degree from Cedarville University in Hebrew and Hellenistics, a Th.M. degree in Hebrew and Old Testament Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary, and received his Ph.D. from New York University with the completion of his dissertation, Israelology: The Missing Link in Systematic Theology. He is the founding director of Ariel Ministries and a much respected biblical authority in evangelical and messianic circles.

"Volume 2 of Arnold Fruchtenbaum's study about Yeshua takes us deep into the Second Temple and rabbinic Jewish background that helps to explain this unique first century figure. It is a fascinating journey with many details that illuminate the life of the Messiah of Israel. While one might raise a question here and there, Fruchtenbaum is fair always showing what the discussion at any point is. His full citing of Jewish texts allows the reader to see the direction of the conversation. This book is full of important observations about Jesus in a Jewish context. It is well worth the time of a careful read and will be a handy resource for a long time to come." — Darrell Bock (Executive Director for Cultural Engagement, Howard G. Hendricks Center for Christian Leadership and Cultural Engagement, Senior Research Professor of New Testament Studies)

• Ebook for Kindle and Epub readers
• Volume 2 (the second in a series of four volumes)
• 680 pages
• Approximate download file size is 1.03 MB

Yeshua: The Life of Messiah from a Messianic Jewish Perspective - The Abridged Version Audiobook (Download)

by Dr. Arnold Fruchtenbaum

During His ministry to the Jewish people, Yeshua (Jesus) journeyed throughout the land promised to the Jewish patriarchs, presenting Himself to the Jews as their Messiah. He was a Jew living in a Jewish land among the Jewish people. Yet, much of the knowledge of this Jewish society, its culture and traditions has grown dim with the passage of time. In this work, Dr. Arnold G. Fruchtenbaum shines a bright light on the life of Yeshua and the land of Israel during the Second Temple period, interpreting the Gospels from a Messianic Jewish perspective. To achieve this, Dr. Fruchtenbaum had done     original research in the Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek source texts, and has also drawn on the works of other scholars and the writings of ancient rabbis.

This audiobook, produced by Ariel USA in cooperation with Ariel New Zealand, is narrated by Rob Holding. It contains essentially the same material as the original four-volume Life of Messiah series, but for easier listening excludes citations of the rabbinic and scholarly source texts.

Dr. Arnold G. Fruchtenbaum holds a B.A. degree from Cedarville University in Hebrew and Hellenistics, a Th.M. degree in Hebrew and Old Testament Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary, and received his Ph.D. from New York University with the completion of his dissertation, Israelology: The Missing Link in Systematic Theology. He is the founding director of Ariel Ministries and a much respected biblical authority in evangelical and messianic circles.

• The Abridged Version Audiobook
•  Download File unzips to 42 MP3 Files
• Total listening time is over 19 hours 

NOTE: this is a large 2.2GB .zip file that must be downloaded on a computer first. Then moved to your other device(s), or wherever you save your files.

Yeshua: The Life of Messiah from a Messianic Jewish Perspective - The Abridged Version (epub)

by Dr. Arnold Fruchtenbaum

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ISRAEL'S MESSIANIC KING
During His ministry to the Jewish people, Yeshua (Jesus) journeyed throughout the land promised to the Jewish patriarchs, presenting Himself to the Jews as their Messiah. He was a Jew living in a Jewish land among the Jewish people. Yet, much of the knowledge of this Jewish society, its culture and traditions has grown dim with the passage of time. In this work, Dr. Arnold G. Fruchtenbaum shines a bright light on the life of Yeshua and the land of Israel during the Second Temple period, interpreting the Gospels from a Messianic Jewish perspective. To achieve this, Dr. Fruchtenbaum has done original research in the Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek source texts, and has also drawn on the works of other scholars and writings of ancient rabbis.

It has taken about four decades of research and work for the account of the life and ministry of Yeshua the Messiah to come into its present form, published by Ariel Ministries in four volumes and an abridged version. The abridgment contains essentially the same material as the multi-volume set, but excludes the source texts for Dr. Fruchtenbaum's teaching. Ariel's Harmony of the Gospels provides the framework for his exegesis.

Dr. Arnold G. Fruchtenbaum holds a B.A. degree from Cedarville University in Hebrew and Hellenistics, a Th.M. degree in Hebrew and Old Testament Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary, and received his Ph.D. from New York University with the completion of his dissertation, Israelology: The Missing Link in Systematic Theology. He is the founding director of Ariel Ministries and a much respected biblical authority in evangelical and messianic circles.

• Ebook for Kindle and Epub readers
• The Abridged Version
• 712 pages
• Approximate download size is 2.84 MB

Yeshua: The Life of Messiah from a Messianic Jewish Perspective - Vol. 1 (epub)

by Dr. Arnold Fruchtenbaum

During His ministry to the Jewish people, Yeshua (Jesus) journeyed throughout the land promised to the Jewish patriarchs, presenting Himself to the Jews as their Messiah. He was a Jew living in a Jewish land among the Jewish people, yet, much of the knowledge of this Jewish society, its culture, and traditions has grown dim with the passage of time. In this work, Dr. Arnold G. Fruchtenbaum shines a bright light on the life of Yeshua and the land of Israel during the Second Temple period, interpreting the Gospels from a Messianic Jewish perspective. To achieve this, Dr. Fruchtenbaum has done original research in the Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek source texts, and has also drawn on the works of other scholars and the writings of the ancient rabbis. A. T. Robertson's time-tested A Harmony of the Gospels provides the framework for his exegesis.

In the first volume of this multivolume commentary on the Gospels, Dr. Arnold G. Fruchtenbaum begins his detailed exegesis of the life of the Messiah by providing in-depth background information on the Second Temple period. He then covers the birth, childhood, and adolescence of Yeshua up to the point when He begins His public ministry.

Dr. Arnold G. Fruchtenbaum holds a B.A. degree from Cedarville University in Hebrew and Hellenistics, a Th.M. degree in Hebrew and Old Testament Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary, and received his Ph.D. from New York University with the completion of his dissertation, Israelology: The Missing Link in Systematic Theology. He is the founding director of Ariel Ministries and a much respected biblical authority in evangelical and messianic circles.

"Volume 1 of Arnold Fruchtenbaum's study about Yeshua takes us deep into the Second Temple and rabbinic Jewish background that helps to explain this unique first century figure. It is a fascinating journey with many details that illuminate the life of the Messiah of Israel. While one might raise a question here and there, Fruchtenbaum is fair always showing what the discussion at any point is. His full citing of Jewish texts allows the reader to see the direction of the conversation. This book is full of important observations about Jesus in a Jewish context. It is well worth the time of a careful read and will be a handy resource for a long time to come." — Darrell Bock (Executive Director for Cultural Engagement, Howard G. Hendricks Center for Christian Leadership and Cultural Engagement, Senior Research Professor of New Testament Studies)

• Ebook for Kindle and Epub readers
• Volume 1 (the first in a series of four volumes)
• 582 pages
• Approximate download file size is 1.47 MB