The Bible is more than anything else a Near Eastern account of spiritual events and teachings. Let There Be Light: The Seven Keys opens the door to the ancient Aramaic world from which the Bible emerged. Bypassing doctrinal creeds and rigid interpretations, Dr. Errico presents a broader understanding of Scripture without the restrictions of literal explanations. This book equips the reader with seven key insights to understand the allusions, parables, and teachings of the bible: (1) The Aramaic Language, (2) Idioms, (3) Mysticism, (4) Culture, (5) Psychology, (6) Symbolism, (7) Amplification.
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Revelation About the Original Aramaic Meaning of the Words of the Bible:
Usually it is claimed that the Bible was written in Classical Greek, then translated into Aramaic and all the other languages. However, the author of this book suggests that today's Aramaic versions are rather re-translations, as the Ancient Greek versions obviously include very many literal translations of Aramaic idioms. Translating idioms literally into other languages usually deprives the correct meaning of the words. Hence, this book offers a startling perspective on the literal and inerrancy... more info
Clear ,Concise and Informative:
Studied under the orginal George Lamsa,and it is a "have-to" read
for anyone studying Metaphysical Truth.
Its clear,concise and mind-exploding.
An insight into the Bible through Aramaic language and culture:
A mind boggling and tremendously fascinating book. If you are among the many who never really figured out what Jesus actually said on several occasions, this is a book for you. The author unveils 7 keys to open up the door to the ancient Aramaic world from which the Bible (or at least the New Testament) emerged. The language is plain and simple and the contents will give you a much deeper insight into New Testament and Biblical teaching that you think would ever be possible.
A Book All About Context:
It should first be noted that this book is not written as a scholarly journal, and therefore does not deserve the criticism reserved for a scholarly text. This book is about helping the general reader and student of the teachings of the Bible to be more receptive to the the context in which the stories contained within were written and who they were written for. Mr. Errico describes in simplistic terms and examples how the Bible can be understood differently by those looking at it two thousand... more info
