Holidays and Holy Nights

Holidays and Holy Nights
Author: Christopher Hill
Publisher: Quest Books
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2003
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780835608107

This joyous, sparkling book opens the treasure chest of liturgical year to bring the creative power of the Divine into our ordinary lives here and now.

Occult Holidays, Or, God's Holy Days--which?

Occult Holidays, Or, God's Holy Days--which?
Author: Fred R. Coulter
Publisher:
Total Pages: 351
Release: 2006
Genre: Fasts and feasts
ISBN: 9780967547978

Confused and disillusioned, many today are wondering, "Is there a God? Where is He? What, if anything, is God doing?" Mankind sees scant evidence in religion of God's direct involvement in the course of humanity. Shackled by tradition and religious myths, even professing "Christianity" gropes in a vacuum of ignorance regarding God's true plan for mankind. Why? Because man has (for the most part, unknowingly) rejected the key to that plan-the knowledge of the seventh-day Sabbath and holy days of God. Instead, traditional holidays-including Sunday-have been adopted and accepted as "Christian." Declaring the "end from the beginning," the true God of the Bible is actively involved in the affairs of man, ordering events according to His master plan as outlined by His Sabbath and feast days. Obviously, Satan the devil hates God's plan-for it also pictures his ultimate removal as the "god of this present age." In what is perhaps one of the greatest conspiracies in the history of mankind, Satan has devised a cleverly disguised counterfeit "Christianity" to blind men from the knowledge of God's true plan. Analogous to King Jeroboam of ancient Israel-who substituted false "feast days" in place of God's true holy days-Satan has deceptively ensnared an unsuspecting world into believing that pagan occult holidays are acceptable forms of worship toward God. In Occult Holidays or God's Holy Days-Which?, Fred R. Coulter brings to light this satanic conspiracy, uncovering in detail the occult roots of today's so-called "Christian" holidays-Halloween, Christmas, Easter, etc.-proving that such holidays are, in reality, a form of Satan worship. Mr. Coulter demonstrates how God's seven annual holy days form a type of framework upon which are hung the various aspects of God's plan as they are fulfilled over time. This publication fully illustrates how God's seventh-day Sabbath and holy days picture His plan of salvation for all of mankind, concentrating on the establishment of the Kingdom of God and the eternal rule of Jesus Christ.

Entering the High Holy Days

Entering the High Holy Days
Author: Reuven Hammer
Publisher: Jewish Publication Society
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2005-07-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780827608214

The High Holy Days -- Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur -- are for many Jews the highlight of the Jewish year. The liturgy for the Days of Awe are the longest and most complex of the year, leaving a large number of attendees without a complete understanding of the occasion's significance. Entering The High Holy Days provides historical background and interpretation of the ideas, practices, and liturgy and lends them contemporary relevance to today's Jews. Reuven Hammer received his ordination and doctorate in theology from the Jewish Theological Seminary of America. He is the former president of the Rabbinical Assembly and head of the Rabbinical Court of the Masorti Movement.

From Holidays to Holy Days

From Holidays to Holy Days
Author: Albert Holtz
Publisher: Church Publishing, Inc.
Total Pages: 135
Release: 2008-09-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0819226904

An invitation to see Advent and Christmas through the eyes of a Benedictine monk to find the holy and peace in the hustle and bustle of the season. Take a Benedictine walk through the season of Advent with Benedictine monk Albert Holtz. Join him on his daily outings as he heads out of his abbey and through the colorful, noisy streets of Downtown Newark, New Jersey. In these once-a-day meditations, Father Albert points out the often-unnoticed connections between our secular celebration of the holidays and the deeper, spiritual meaning of the holy seasons of Advent and Christmas. In a string of colored lights, a crowd of shoppers, or the window of a toy shore, readers will uncover the traditional advent themes of watchful waiting, repentance, and selfless love. In the bustling sidewalks and busy malls, readers will learn to see Isaiah, John the Baptist, and even Jesus himself, all speaking their ancient messages of peace, hope and good will.

Holy Days

Holy Days
Author: Timothy Medsker
Publisher:
Total Pages: 74
Release: 2014-12-05
Genre: Fasts and feasts
ISBN: 9780990695837

What are the origins of some of our holidays? Why are eggs decorated on Easter? Why are there wreaths on doors during Christmas? What is the real reason for decorated trees in living rooms around the world? Through a Christian prospective this book will examine popular holidays that have a significant religious meaning. Digging through layers of history, this book will uncover the pagan origins that make up many of our holiday traditions.

Jewish Holidays

Jewish Holidays
Author: Kerry M. Olitzky
Publisher: Jewish Lights Publishing
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2007
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1580233023

A window into Judaism's sacred days--throughout history and today. Written especially for Christians. Holy days and holidays provide the peak experiences of Jewish life. These moments speak deeply to the Jewish soul and animate Judaism's culture. They encourage Jews to participate in their shared historical experience, which reflects their covenantal relationship with God, and articulate Jewish values that have allowed for the survival of the Jewish people. But what can they mean to Christians seeking to understand their own faith? In this special book, Rabbis Olitzky and Judson guide you through the major Jewish holidays and what they mean for the Jewish people. Each chapter explores a different holiday and explains the origin, historical background, customs and rituals that are part of observance and the holiday's Christian parallels. Examining observance in both home and synagogue--and in all Jewish denominations--this easy-to-use guide to the Jewish holidays will be a valuable resource for your own understanding of Jewish sacred time throughout the year. And by linking the Jewish holidays to familiar Christian holidays and practices, you will be better able to appreciate the roots of Christianity and how the fundamentals of Judaism relate to and reflect your own spiritual foundation. Rosh Hashanah-New Year Yom Kippur-Day of Atonement Sukkot-Feast of Booths (Fall Harvest Festival) Simchat Torah-Rejoicing in the Torah Hanukkah-Rededication Purim-(Festival of Survival) Pesach-Passover Shavuot-(Receiving the Torah) Tisha B'Av (Mourning and Commemoration) and Other Special Days Shabbat (Day of Rest)

Putting God Back in the Holidays

Putting God Back in the Holidays
Author: Bill Thrasher
Publisher: Moody Publishers
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2010-10-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1575678772

Instead of the joy-filled celebrations that we build up in our minds, the holidays (pick one, any one) can often become stress-filled, money-draining, joy-less days of the year that we just "want to get through." And it is by our own volition that we have refused too many times to allow our holiday celebrations to be the spiritual experience they are meant to be. This book has been conceived and designed over 30 years as Dr. Bill Thrasher has spoken to thousands of people, helping them realize the spiritual battle that surrounds their celebration of the holidays. Littered with practical thoughts, ideas, experiences, and stories, Putting God Back in the Holidays will help you and your family celebrate holidays and birthdays with biblical truth in mind.

Holiday Symbols

Holiday Symbols
Author: Sue Ellen Thompson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 720
Release: 2000
Genre: Fasts and feasts
ISBN:

A guide to hundreds of symbols associated with 224 popular holidays from around the world, covering foods, places, people, legends, and other aspects.

Israel's Holy Days

Israel's Holy Days
Author: Daniel Fuchs
Publisher:
Total Pages: 95
Release: 1985
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780872131989

In this concise presentation the author examines the seven annual sacred feasts of Jerusalem -- their history, present celebration, and prophetic fulfillment.

Aligning With God's Appointed Times: Discover the Prophetic and Spiritual Meaning of the Biblical Holidays

Aligning With God's Appointed Times: Discover the Prophetic and Spiritual Meaning of the Biblical Holidays
Author: Jason Sobel
Publisher: Rjs Publishing
Total Pages: 246
Release: 2020-09-21
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781734807110

Celebrating the Biblical Jewish Holidays is part of ALL Followers of Messiah!Finding Jesus in the Jewish Holidays is an invitation to go on a treasure hunt and discover more of God and His intended blessings for us using the map provided by celebrating the Jewish holidays. Understanding these sacred times of the year, steeped in tradition and rich in profound meaning, will help us experience and see our faith more clearly and open the door to a fresh fullness of the inheritance we have as believers.In Finding Jesus in the Jewish Holidays, we introduce ourselves to our faith's Jewish roots and gain a heightened biblical perspective as we practice the same traditions and rituals Yeshua-Jesus embraced. We begin to see His life and ministry from a different viewpoint, through Jewish eyes.Understanding and celebrating Jewish biblical holidays is transformational. We can ignite a fire that renews and transforms us as we combine Old Testament tradition with a fiery desire to go more deeply into the blessings God has for us and abide more deeply in Jesus Messiah.