The Fall Feasts of Israel

Understanding the purpose and traditions of the Jewish feasts will give you a deeper appreciation for your God, your heritage, and the gift of redemption provided by the sacrificial death of Christ.The Fall Feasts of Israel will help you understand three of Israel's most significant festivals: Rosh Hashannah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot. A complete examination of each feast includes a look at its biblical institution, its celebration in the time of Christ, and its observances by Jews today.'The feasts and laws of the Lord were a tutor to lead the Israelites to the Savior .... The festivals find their fulfillment in Christ and His New Covenant.'Understanding the purpose and traditions of the Jewish feasts will give you a deeper appreciation for your God, your heritage, and the gift of redemption provided by the sacrificial death of Christ. The Fall Feasts of Israel will help you understand three of Israel's most significant festivals: Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot. A complete examination of each feast includes a look at its biblical institution, its celebration in the time of Christ, and its observance by Jews today. The Fall Feasts of Israel will give you insight into what God originally intended for the sacrificial offerings.

MITCH GLASER holds a Master of Divinity degree from Talbot Theological Seminary. He is minister-at-large with Jews for Jesus, San Francisco, and is working on a doctorate. His wife, ZHAVA, holds a degree in Judaic studies and has served on the general missionary staff of Jews for Jesus. They are both Jewish believers in Christ. c.1987

Introduction: Jesus-Lord of the Calendar1. Jesus-Lord of Time / 92. The Fall Feasts / 13Part 1: Rosh Hashanah 3. The Biblical Hashanah in the Time of Christ / 214. Rosh Hashanah in the Time of Christ / 295. Jewish Observance of Rosh Hashanah / 436. Death and Afterlife / 577. The Akedah: The Binding of Isaac / 65Part 2: Yom Kippur8. The Biblical Institution of Yom Kippur / 779. Yom Kippur in the Time of Christ / 9110. Jewish Observance of Yom Kippur / 10911. Atonement Without a Temple / 12512. Forgive Finally and Forever: The Christian and Yom Kippur / 141Part 3: Sukkot13. The Biblical Institution of Sukkot / 15514. The Observance of Sukkot in Biblical Times /16515. Sukkot in the Time of Christ / 17316. Jewish Observance of Sukkot /18717. Tabernacles Tomorrow / 205Conclusion: The Lord of Your Life / 216Glossary / 220Bibliography / 226General Index / 231Index of Rabbinic References / 246Index of Apocryphal References / 248Index of Hebrew terms / 248Index of Scripture / 250