Prophecy The Books

A must have for any Pagan library! Well written, well told, and well met. It gives overviews of various forms of divination, and is for those with some knowledge beforehand. Anyone using any form of divination should always shield and use guidance. I would wonder if the Frost's would reconsider another printing of this wonderful book so more can have access this this tome of wisdom...I hope so! Get it for your library and keep it close to you. My first copy was stolen and I had to acquire another...so is very much in demand!

This was one of better books written by frost unfornately this book went out of print and has great infomation on diffient type of divination a great teaching book sad the frost decided not to print it anymore

If you can find this book i would grab it for info

Blessed Be;

_I keep this book in my library not because it is the best reference that I have found in any single method of divination, but rather because it covers the basics of so many paths. While I consider myself competent and blessed at Tarot, the I Ching, Runes, Numerology, Astrology, and Dream interpretation, there are subjects here that I am not comfortable or expert at. However, based on the subjects that I know, it appears that the basics are covered competently in most.

_Specifically the book provides short, basic chapters on: Pendulums and Dowsing, Numerology, Domino Divination, Dice Divination, Astromancy, the I Ching, the Tarot, Palmistry, Scrying (crystal ball, sand-pattern, tea leaves, sea shells, liqueur, smoke, and candle wax), and Dreams. As I said before, all you are going to get is the most basic information- a place to start. However, if you have only one reference book on divination, this could serve.

_The introductory and closing chapters show the proper motivation of the authors. They believe in an Ultimate Deity. Plus their concept of progressive reincarnation is quite accurate (passing through the barrier between the earth plane and the god plane through birth and death in order to gain and assimilate knowledge and experience.) It is also emphasized that interference in subject's lives is forbidden.

_A few things that I found problems with were what they refer to as "Astromancy." As a classically trained astrologer I do not quite see the legitimacy of what they describing here. Also, I noticed that in the extensive scrying section, the oldest method of all, the speculum or mirror, seems to be ignored. But most of all, I wish that the authors would have emphasized the importance of prayer and purification before approaching any sort of reading- you need protection and guidance when opening yourself up to this sort of thing.

Book 2 of Ellen G. White's Conflict of the Ages series, which completely cover God's dealings with our world and the universe at large; past, present, and future. "Prophets and Kings" focusing mainly on Israel's monarchy and Old Testament prophets. As stated in my previous reviews, all 5 volumes are a must read. If I were to choose a least favorite, this would probably be it, the reason for a 4 rather than 5 star rating. Still, probably the best commentary on this Biblical period you'll ever find.

One of the absolute finest books that I have ever read. I recommend this book to administrators.

Incredibly interesting book on biblical history. Author has exceptional detailed facts and descriptions. Fascinating book, I'll read more from this author.

Being a teenager wanting to learn more about the Bible and especially Revelations, this book has taught me what to expect. It also taught me the concepts in detail of the very mistifying book of REVELATIONS!It's a great book and I highly recommennd it.

Dake is/was a master of musical lyricism. I find myself saying "w00t" repeatedly when I read his theological treatises. This book is an eschatology primer for those "in the know."

The Author give the beginning Bible student concise insight from the book of Revelation. He gives many references from which he draws his conclusions. The Author gives a step-by-step chronological approach that most Bible students will like.

The Scepter and the Star by John Joseph Collins is an in-depth study of the complex problem of messianism and the varied messianic expectation(s) and speculation(s) during the time of Second Temple Judaism. The subtitle of the book, "The Messiahs of the Dead Sea Scrolls and Other Ancient Literature" is important because Collins does not restrict his study to the Dead Sea Scrolls. He goes through the Pseudepigrapha (a large, open-ended collection of biblically-related and biblically-dependant literature that is not a part of the Bible), the Apocrypha, the Hebrew Bible/Tanak/Old Testament and the messianic ideas contained within those works. Collins also deals with Jesus and the New Testament in this work, although it is on the side that these discussions take place.

Collins' knowledge of the Hebrew Bible is extensive on both theological and historical levels. His knowledge is also useful because in the Hebrew Bible are the roots of the problems with messianic interpretation - the scriptures themselves. Once Collins places particular scriptures in their historical context, he then goes on to show their influence(s) and interpretation(s) in various post- and extra-biblical works of literature. We find a pre-existent, heavenly messiah, a priestly messiah, a kingly messiah, and a militant messiah in the works Collins analyzes. At least one messiah was expected and possibly and two, depending on who wrote the work. Collins also deals with the history of the word "messiah" and its various uses in the Hebrew Bible.

In reading the book, the reader will gain some insights as to how and why the writers of the New Testament understood Jesus the way that they did, but the goal of the book is not to connect these works to Jesus. The book is, in many ways, a survey of the messianic thought during and before Jesus' time.

This book is not an introduction by any means. It is an in-depth study; some previous knowledge of the Scrolls, the Pseudepigrapha, and Second Temple history will be useful to the reader. A glossary would have been nice and helpful and would have opened the doors for less knowledgeable readers to read and understand the book. Overall, this is an excellect read. However, previous knowledge will enable - and perhaps even be necessary - for reader to grasp the many insights in Collins' work.

The Scepter and the Star is an excellent and indepth study of the controversy between Judaism and Christianity. In this book we find substantial support for the reasons that many Jews did not accept Jesus as their Messiah. The Jews were looking for two Messiahs- not one. There is scriptural support, which is well documented by John Collins that points to two Messiah figures of the Apocalypse. Collins also references Dead Sea Scroll material that specifically points out two figures- a Davidic and a Priestly Messiah . This book explains how two diverse religions came and stayed- Judaism and Christianity- over these differences. It shows how the Bible was more than a religious book, but a history book as well. This is an excellent, well written book that should get people to look again at the Bible and perhaps read it with insight instead of letting others TELL you what it says!!

This is a well researched, scholarly book that examines the messianic movements of the second temple period. It basically examines the various phrases (e.g. son of man) associated with the messiah(s) that were expected throughout this period. It certainly was written from a research standpoint to be used for research and not intented as a casual reading.

This book gives a fair review of the various expectations such as a warrior type messiah, a suffering servant, as well as some lesser known movements such as the two messiah movement and even the Christianized returning messiah dogma.

For the most part, the author is not identifying the messiah as any particular individual, but is trying to provide a broad scope look at the many movements and possible reasons as to how they developed and evolved from one type to another.

Drawing heavily upon the Dead Sea Scrolls, the author examines the various Bible texts that imply messianism and attempts to place these messiahs in their proper context. I believe that any serious student of this period would do well to have a copy of this book handy as it should prove to be a well used and well cited text as the research and debate about messianism thrives and grows.

"Son of Satan: The Coming Economic Prosperity" is a title that limits the amount of subjects Pastor Scudder places within the covers of this book. It is evangelical;warning unbelievers to receive Jesus before the "man of sin is revealed, it encourages Christians in the walk of faith-to live holy so they are not ashamed when Jesus comes to rapture His bride before the tribulation and it prepares those who will be left behind for this "Son of Satan" on how to identify him and what his agenda will be.

But the book has an expiration date....2007, this is when he assumes the rapture could occur based on the flawed view that it has been 7,000 years since creation. Though he says he is not setting a date for the rapture...he has three years for this to be determined as the rapturing occurring during this year.

There are few flaws that crop up.
First he agrees with David Hunt and others that see the Church in the Olivet Discourse. Jesus in this discourse was concerned with Israel and what the Jews were to prepare for before His second coming. Luke 21 covers mainly events to happen in A.D. 70, when Israel is judged, as a foreshadow of what the "great tribulation" will be like in the future...and Matthew 24 and Mark 13 cover events leading up to His second coming.
Then there is the coming war foretold in Ezekiel 38 & 39...which could very likely occur before the rapture. Dr Fruchtenbaum in his book "The Footsteps of the Messiah: A Study of the Sequence of Prophetic Events, Revised Edition " covers this prophecy as a Pretribulation event and why it is not likely that it is an event that occurs during the Seventieth Week.
Finally there is the dependence on what is traditionally accepted interpretation. Some areas of prophecy is still unfolding and we learn a little more about God's plan for Israel. Too often the "traditional" focus through the lens of the Church, than through Israel. Thus what prophecy are for Israel...tends to have the Church placed there instead. God is not through with Israel and if we are the terminal generation of the Church age....we will witness and experience what God will do to wake up His people to anticipate the coming of their Messiah.

But dispute the flaws...this is a commendable book. I would title it "Satan; Master Deceiver, His History and His Coming Son.

In his book "Son of Satan: The Coming Economic Prosperity," James Scudder outlines the biblical foundations for belief in a series of specific events preceeding the return of Jesus Christ -- with a coming economic prosperity and the ascension to power of a man more widely known as the Antichrist. Each of the author's twelve chapters begins with a one to two-page fictional scene that leads the reader into the chapter's theme. These fictional forays add clarity to Scudder's vision and better illustrate the concepts he expounds upon. I've read a wide array of biblical end-times non-fiction books -- Hal Lindsey, Grant Jeffrey, Tim LaHaye, etc. James Scudder's book belongs on the shelf beside them.

Written by a Bible Teacher and host of "Victory in Grace", and international radio and TV broadcast featuring verse-by-verse exposition of the Scriptures, Son Of Satan: The Coming Economic Prosperity is a chilling portrait of how the Antichrist may well manifest in the modern day and age. A devout, fiery warning written with the unbridled passion of fundamentalist Christian faith, Son Of Satan is vocal and stringent in its denounciation of viewing prosperity as more important than God, or placing too much faith in too many different religions. Sharply worded, conveying a real sense of fear and dire warning, Son Of Satan is a severe account that reflects an underlying, all-encompassing feeling of a world that has far too much wickedness in it and is in great need.

Dr. Grant Jeffrey is a noted Christian author, known primarily for his books on Bible prophecy. In this book, Dr. Jeffrey looks at twenty six issues that he found puzzling in his early Bible studies, and presents his view of these mysteries. They range from such things as the location of the Garden of Eden, the wife of Cain, to the fate of the twelve Disciple of Jesus (plus Luke, Barnabas & Paul), why Christians worship on Sunday, and the ultimate mystery - God's plan for redemption.

I must say that I do not agree with everything that Dr. Jeffrey writes in this book, but I did find his arguments to be well thought-out, and well presented. Not a work of deep theology, but what this book is, is a very good look at a number of fascinating issues that any Bible student is sure to wonder about. I found this book to be a fascinating read, and do not hesitate to recommend it to all Christians.

If you think that there are insignificant details on the Bible....THINK AGAIN!!. It will make you want to go deeper in what the bible says and what it REALLY SAYS.

Ever sinse I heard about it I felt the urge to buy it.....And it didn't disapointed me. It gives you a reason to be more carefull and more aware of little "insignificant" details of the Word of God. Everyone that I have told somrthing I read wanted to know more.

This book is very in-depth, covering not just the Vedic tradition, but other ones as well, since many traditions over-lap the Vedic prophecies, particularly Jesus Christ and Revelations, the book is truly unique. I actually sold this book to a friend while not yet finished with it who was interested and bought another one. Then a friend misplaced that copy (also unfinished) and I bought yet another one. The book is very interesting.

I was really amazed by the facts depicted in the book. I think the author has really done a superb research job; the end-result being that the one who will read the book will learn a lot about the existence of the universe in ONLY ONE BOOK. Hat's off to Stephen Knapp.
The book also provides shades on a lots of prevailing thoughts/beliefs about how the latter have been distorted with times. An example being the Taj Mahal which is believed to be the Proof of Love of a King for his queen but in fact, it's supposed to be a TEMPLE. You will surely love reading it... Good Reading....

This book seems to follow the standard Vedic lines without questioning them at all. One fact that kind of bugged me was how long Kali-yuga is to last... 426,000 years! Ok, this is the shortest of the 4 yugas and it is the 4th one. That would make it impossible for us to be in this yuga. To me, this simply suggests that we have our time frames wrong or atleast encoded.

The facts like this divert your attention very quickly away from what is otherwise a very good book.

The book does contain "unedited" teachings of the cycles of the world/universe and preditions of the future and even what some of the prophecies that have occurred. It is also a very good reference that puts together a lot of the stories that many people have heard of and are now in danger of being forgotten.

For me, it even served as a historical reference. Much the first few pages explain the different incarnations of God/teachers and what their roles were. This list includes Krishna, Rama, Buddha and most of the others. That is something that I have had difficulty finding elsewhere.

An excellent insight into wealth...Mike Stokes

I have just read a few pages of this book and it really teaches about giving.I'm using the principles ang praying for my husband and my 100 fold.Keep looking up!Thanks.

John Avanzini clearly lays out an understanding on money getting into the right hands, the hands of the just. He makes it clear that it is time for the good guys to win. A must read for every serious student of finances.

Well worth the time. I highly recommend this book

In the very beginning of the book, the author admits to writing the book with a very particular point of view and focusing largely on the Israeli side of the Arab-Israeli conflict. He doesn't attempt to disguise his slant, and that's admirable, but I have to disagree with the other reviewer of this book. Towards the last third of the book, the author's slant becomes a hinderance in what I found to be a mostly even-handed portrayal of the conflict over Israel.

That being said, the later chapters of the book are more of a theological discussion than a historical one--God's intentions for the Jews, that the obvious answer to the age-old question of Who Owns the Land is that the land belongs to God. I felt as though I'd been watching a documentary on the History Channel only to have someone change the channel while I wasn't looking. I'm not saying there isn't a lot of excellent historical research and analysis in this book, but I just don't see the point of examining a very difficult historical subject with as narrow a lens as the author's pro-Israel, evangelical point of view. Faith and religion play heavily into the issue of Israel. The only way to make sense of the conflict is a fully objective examination of both sides, which unfortunately this book can't do by its own design.

As a theological work, it deserves five stars for its unfliching historical portrayal of the Jews (persecuted since ancient times, and yet at times brutal and imperialistic in their defense of Israel), but it doesn't succeed as a history because of its intertwined theology.

Know what you're picking up if you read this book. It's only half a history.

This book represents a very timely update to a classic introduction into the Arab-Israeli conflict. I found the work of Charles Dyer, in updating Stanley Ellisen's original piece, seemlessly erudite and amazingly accessible to the layman & beginning student.

I must say that I couldn't disagree more with the previous review of this book. It is true that "Who Owns the Land" certainly would not add much new information if you happened to be a Middle East Scholar, but this book goes a long way toward answering nearly every basic question that the average person might have in the area of Middle East peace and conflict.

Given that both Ellisen and Dyer are Evangelical Christians of a more conservative bent, the information is presented from Christian perspective. However, this is done without being obnoxious or unnecessarily dogmatic. This is an unusual skill today and should allow the book to enjoy a wide readership from a broad spectrum of society.

The book's one drawback is also one of its great strengths. The books seeks to provide an in-depth historical analysis of the conflict in the Middle East centered on the Jewish people, and therefore; it does not address Palestinian and Arab concerns at that same level. To do so would have doubled or trippled the book's size. By focusing more closely upon the Jewish people, Ellisen and Dyer have done a masterful job of devling deep into the subject without getting the reader lost.

To provide a broader perspective, I would recommend several other authors & books that deal with the subject either directly or indirectly. I would also recommend a few books on the nature of Islam through history, as Islamic feeling and religious duty provides much fuel for the current conflict.

Dr. Bernard Lewis is Cleveland E. Dodge Professor of Near Eastern Studies Emeritus, at Princeton University. Almost any of his books, of which there are dozens, would be helpful in gaining a broader perspective on the conflict.

"A Concise History of the Crusades" by Thomas F. Madden

"Crusades Through Arab Eyes" by Amin Maalouf

"Christian Jihad: Two Former Muslims Look at the Crusades and Killing in the Name of Christ" by Ergun Mehmet Caner, Emir Fethi Caner

"Jihad in the West: Muslim Conquests from the 7th to the 21st Centuries" by Paul Fregosi

"A Peace to End All Peace: The Fall of the Ottoman Empire and the Creation of the Modern Middle East" by David Fromkin

"Six Days of War : June 1967 and the Making of the Modern Middle East" by Michael B. Oren

"Right to Exist : A Moral Defense of Israel's Wars" by Yaacov Lozowick

"The Closed Circle: An Interpretation of the Arabs" by David Pryce-Jones

"The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order" by Samuel P. Huntington

"The Great Divide: The Failure of Islam and the Triumph of the West" by Alvin J. Schmidt

"Ivory Towers on Sand: The Failure of Middle Eastern Studies in America" by Martin Kramer

Outstanding work by two obviously informed Christian scholars.

4 Stars
Reviewed by Debra Gaynor for ReviewYourBook.com, 4/08
In 1977, Ellen Chaksil felt what I would term as a moving of the Spirit. She knew something was missing in her life. She was happily married and in good health. The Spirit led her into a deeper relationship with the Lord. Ellen attended a retreat, Renewal Movement, where she discovered that Jesus must be the center of your life. He must come first. Ellen used a journal to record her spiritual journey. Eventually, God led her to use the journal to record prophesy. Too many people turn to God in prayer handing him a wish list. Prayer is also listening. Chaksil received a message for the world. We must change our ways and repent, or we will be destroyed. Chaksil feels she is called to share God's message with the world.
Ellen Chaksil is a Charismatic Catholic. She uses scripture to support her message. I admire Ms. Chaksil's courage to share God's message with the world. I am sure it has not been easy. With God There Is Hope is well-written and easy to understand. This is a message for all of humanity.

The Scranton Times-Tribune, December 22, 2007
by Charles Schillinger

The local author of "With God There is Hope" has sold about 250 copies in stores locally, and now is seeking a national publicist to take her message to a broader audience.

At her first book signing a couple of months ago, Peckville resident Helen Silvestri, who wrote the work under the pen name Ellen Chaksil, was welcomed by a crowd that quickly bought out the limited number available at Borders in Dickson City.

A second signing was set up at Borders, and third at Barnes & Nobles in Wilkes-Barre, both of which also did well, said Mrs. Silvestri.

"I felt very happy," she said about the turnout. "The message about a hope for humanity is something we so desperately need today."

The book details Mrs. Silvestri's life and her quest to spread the message about the power of prayer and her own messages received from God. Mrs. Silvestri said she started receiving messages from God in 1978, when from her consciousness she heard: "When they are threatened with the loss of all this, only then will they turn to Me."

In 1996, she received confirmation that Pope John Paul II had read her letter detailing the prophecy. And just last month, Mrs. Silvestri noted that Pope Benedict XVI named his second Encyclical "In Hope We are Saved," a treatise on the need to put faith and hope in God.

Her publicist, Nicole Langan, of Tribute Books in Eynon, said interest in the book is being driven by whom the author is.

"I think the sales of Helen's book are directly related to her active involvement in its promotion," Ms. Langan said. "Helen is a leader of the local Catholic Charismatic movement and is a member of the National Council of Catholic Women.

"Through word of mouth, many of these Catholics attended the book signings because they know Helen."

Mrs. Silvestri said she wanted to share the message with people, but she decided to use a pen name because her message "sounds ambitious" to many and partly because she felt "unworthy."

"Much of the content that I put forth in the book I felt is beyond me -- it just left me with a feeling of unworthiness," she said, adding she is now happy she decided to write the book.

"Just reading it, I know now this was right. I did the right thing."

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