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The following are some publications that are
planned for release. (Estimated dates and
order are
subject to change.)
TORAHSCOPE,
VOLUME I
coming 2010
Every week in Jewish synagogues the world over,
a selection of a few chapters is considered from
the Torah (the Pentateuch or the Law of Moses).
The discipline of reading the parashah or
Torah portion on Shabbat (the Sabbath)
has helped maintain the cohesion of the Jewish
people for millennia. As Messianic congregations
have been formed, this tradition is something
which has helped enliven the Bible readings and
studies of those, Jewish Believers and
evangelical Christians embracing their Hebraic
Roots alike, who look to Moses' Teaching to tell
us something about the relationship each of us
is to have with Yeshua the Messiah (Jesus
Christ), and how we are to grow in holiness.
What are the benefits of consistently examining
the Torah? What old lessons might need to be
re-learned every year, and what are some new
lessons for God's people to be considering? How
will the Torah form a major part of the emerging
Messianic movement's understanding of the
mission of God, and the prophesied restoration
of all Israel? Will we really be able to
understand the admonition, "The secret things
belong to the LORD our God, but the things
revealed belong to us and to our sons forever,
that we may observe all the words of this law?"
(Deuteronomy 29:29)?
TorahScope, Volume I is a
compilation of insightful, reflective
commentaries on the weekly Torah readings,
gleaned from the studies and notes of William
Mark Huey. Written from a Messianic perspective,
this volume shares his conviction that a
Believer's life and walk with the Messiah Yeshua
can be viewed through the grid and lens of
consistent Torah study. It provides contemporary
examples of the relevancy of the Torah to all
Messiah followers, and how we are to all be
conformed to His image (Romans 8:29).
new submissions for paperback under
edit:
TorahScope Haftarah Exhortations
The Dangers of Pre-Tribulationism
EXPECTED PAPERBACK RELEASE ORDER:
Ephesians for the Practical
Messianic
Counting the Omer
TorahScope Apostolic Scripture
Reflections
A Survey of the Apostolic Scriptures
for the Practical Messianic
A Survey of the Tanach for the
Practical Messianic
The New Testament Validates Torah
The Two Houses of Israel
Messianic Torah Helper
MESSIANIC
TORAH HELPER
is a guide that will weigh the different
perspectives of the Pentateuch present in Jewish
and Christian theology, consider the role of the
Law for God's people, and how today's Messianics
can fairly approach the issues of halachah
and tradition in their Torah observance
CONFRONTING CRITICAL ISSUES
An Analysis of Subjects that
Affects the Growth
and Stability of the Emerging
Messianic Movement
compiles a
variety of articles and analyses that directly
confront negative teachings and trends that have
been witnessed in the broad Messianic community
in the past decade
TORAH
IN THE BALANCE,
VOLUME II
Coming 2010-2011
The Set-Apart Life in Action--The Outward
Expressions of Faith
excerpted
from the end of Torah In the Balance, Volume
I:
This present publication would not be called
Torah In the Balance, Volume I if there were
no intention to produce a Volume II. I
realize that not all of the major issues of
Torah observance can be summarized in a single
work, and since Volume I was originally
released in 2003 I have always had the intention
to produce a Volume II. I actually
thought that Volume II would be released
much sooner, yet due to a variety of
circumstances, largely because of trends inside
of our Messianic faith community, I have been
prevented from doing so. Let me briefly
summarize here what needs to be achieved in
Volume II, which is presently being compiled
together, hopefully for completion by the first
half of 2011.
My previous book The New Testament Validates
Torah and this work, both lay out a case for
the continued relevance of God’s Torah for
today’s Believers, and the basic elements of
what compose “Torah observance” beyond just the
Old Testament moral law. Torah In the
Balance, Volume I discusses things like the
importance of the Ten Commandments, and
introduces basic areas of the Messianic
lifestyle like Shabbat, the appointed
times, and dietary laws. Yet somewhat different
than these two previous works, which deal more
with how these aspects of God’s Word can very
much benefit His people today, Torah In the
Balance, Volume II needs to consider how
these things can, or should, be followed today,
weighing in a number of opinions about their
application.
Anyone who has surveyed the current state of the
broad Messianic movement knows that there is a
great deal of internal debate over Torah
observance. Many of us might all believe, in
principle, that God’s Torah is relevant
instruction for His people. But how do we
practice it? Can we follow every single one of
the commandments in the Twenty-First Century?
What changes to Torah application have truly
been enacted as a result of Yeshua’s atoning
sacrifice? What role, if any, should Jewish
tradition and protocol play in us applying the
Torah’s commandments? Can Torah observant people
actually be anti-Jewish?
How do we bridge the polarization of Torah
observant people who care very little for
mainline Jewish tradition, versus those who
embrace all of the extremities of either the
ultra Orthodox or Chassidic movements? Torah
In the Balance, Volume II will present a
case for a philo-traditional style of Torah
observance, representing a third way which has
largely not been given a hearing. There is an
entire array of Torah related issues that is
deserving of analysis, but we do not have to
think that we are stuck having to choose between
those who abhor a traditionally Jewish way of
following God’s commandments, and those who add
so many dogmas to God’s commandments that we may
forget their original purpose. Torah In the
Balance, Volume II will largely present a
Messianic style of Torah observance consistent
with the Centrist branches of modern-day
Judaism, respecting both Jewish tradition and
considering proposals made in contemporary
Biblical Studies, a style that is often
represented by today’s Messianic Judaism.
The wide array of issues, currently planned to
be considered in Volume II, include:
·
How do we keep Shabbat?
·
How do we keep kosher?
·
How do we observe the appointed times?
·
Is circumcision to be practiced today?
·
What about the controversy of the calendar:
Karaite or Rabbinic?
·
Are we allowed to wear any religious
symbols?
·
What do we do about outward signs like
tzit-tzits, tefillin, beards, and
headcoverings?
·
What does the Torah really say about things
like tattoos, earrings, and body piercings?
·
What is the significance of the mikveh?
·
Why do we too often avoid the Torah’s
instruction about sexuality?
·
What are we to do with the tithe today?
·
How has the Sacred Name agenda caused an
unbelievable amount of problems for the
credibility of the Messianic movement?
·
Is there a difference between the Torah’s
moral and ceremonial laws?
·
How do we learn to make following God’s
Torah no longer a point of disagreement and
contention among us?
The time is quickly upon us to discuss these
issues in a very frank and open manner,
considering where at times, leaders and teachers
have not been considering the whole picture. The
Messianic movement is to be a force of God’s
holiness and righteousness, not a house so
internally divided that it cannot make a
difference. If the Father’s goal is to see all
Israel restored—particularly among Jews and
Christians—then not only are we to consider the
value of those Christian theological schools
that have always upheld the moral law of the Old
Testament, but also the value of mainline Jewish
traditions that have kept the Synagogue bound
together as a coherent community. How do we need
to have more establishment among us, so we can
make a positive impact for the Lord in the wider
world?
Concentrated work on Torah In the Balance,
Volume II will begin when the paperback
printing of Torah In the Balance, Volume I
has been completed.
HONORING ONE ANOTHER:
GENDER ROLES,
SEXUALITY,
AND EQUALITY IN TODAY'S MESSIANIC
MOVEMENT
will consider the sizable need for today's
Messianic community to adopt a mutual submission
ideology, where Jewish and non-Jewish Believers
can all feel welcome and valued, and husbands
and wives can be co-leaders of the home
MESSIANIC
KOSHER HELPER
will be a guide discussing various aspects of
the kosher dietary laws, clean and unclean
meats, common Jewish traditions associated with
kashrut, and common claims made that
these are no longer important for Believers
MESSIANIC
PROPHECY HELPER
will be a guide considering a proper approach to
Bible prophecy, the end-times, the Second
Coming, global events, the problem with date
setting, and end of the world paranoia for
today's Messianic Believers
MESSIANIC
MARRIAGE & FAMILY HELPER
MESSIANIC
HEAVEN & HELL HELPER
will be a guide analyzing various issues and
controversies about death, the afterlife, the
resurrection, and eternal punishment
SALVATION ON THE LINE
is a planned two-volume work that
will directly tackle the subject of
apostasy in today's Messianic
movement, considering both the
Divinity and Messiahship of Yeshua
(I) and then the reliability of the
Scriptures and human origins (II) |