Forbidden Knowledge or is it... [Paperback]

D. A. Miller (Author)

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Publication Date: January 1, 1998 | ISBN-10: 0939513897 | ISBN-13: 978-0939513895 | Edition: 3

Forbidden Knowledge questions the traditional theological interpretation of "the day and hour" and other Scriptures thought to prohibit exact dating of end-time events. New fascinating historical information found in nine feasts celebrated in the Bible shows the amazing precision of God's prophetic information in these customs and feasts of Israel. Miller's comfortable style of presenting deep truths causes readers to find a new freedom in studying Bible prophecy.

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"Could Jewish Feast and customs also be God's road map to Armageddon...and beyond? For 2,000 years Bible scholars have insisted that man cannot know God's end-time timetable. This information is FORBIDDEN KNOWLEDGE...Or IS It?" -- Jack Van Impe Ministries

"For 2,000 years Bible scholars have insisted that no man know the day and the hour of end-time events. This book re-examines the historic application of this and other prophetic scriptures." -- Southwest Radio Church

"I commend you for your profound and lucid commentary on topics which are disregarded or misinterpreted by many Bible students." -- R. P. Houston TX

"I commend your courage...The 'no man knows the day or the hour' group still seems confused about this reference. I believe your interpretation is correct. -- M. R. Claremont, CA

"I treasure this book, and certainly you knowledge of Israel and her customs. Indeed our Lord has blessed you." -- N. C. Fort Smith, AR

"Thank you for being that voice in the wilderness." -- S.M. Fullerton, CA

..well written, plausible argument. It remains in my reading basket as it is deserving of a re-read." -- S. R. Philadelphia, PA

All Bible believing Christians agree prophecy is woven throughout the Scriptures. Is the timing of some major events explained in the Scriptures while the arrival of other major events are purposely hidden from out view? Exciting information gleaned from the Biblical Feasts of Israel reveals detailed prophetic information." -- Today: the Bible and You hosted by John Barela

I read Forbidden Knowledge...it was good. Many times Jewish people who have grown up under the yoke of Jewish tradition have a difficulty appreciating it. Somehow it comes easier to Gentile Christian to discover the beauty and the prophesy contained for instance in the Feasts of the Lord." -- Chira Kaplan Jewish Voice Broadcasts --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Publisher

Woody Young, Publisher It is a rare occasion when an unfinished manuscript literally cries out to be published. Forbidden Knowledge, however, was one of those unusual manuscripts. In fact, it went to the top of the list of projects because of the urgency I felt for its message. Let me explain my reasons. For many years, I had the concept that prophecy was something only "weirdos" studied and talked about. I distanced myself from anyone who discussed prophecy. Prophetic literature I came across seemed speculative and the speakers just added to the confusion. Then I heard Chuck Missler, a radio Bible teacher. I listened as he revealed Scripture to me like no one ever had before. Soon, I realized that I had never heard these background details of Scripture. He showed that a very large part of the Bible is prophetic in nature. I came to see that the Bible could not be studied in its entirety without studying prophecy. These in-depth insights began to make the Bible more clear to me. I gained a new desire to read God's Word. This interest in God's Word changed me from a man who tried to live in a Christian manner to a man who had a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

That is why the manuscript was so important to me. The detailed background information presented in this book opens up the Scriptures in a special way. I pray that the Holy Spirit will lead you to truth and understanding. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 253 pages
• Publisher: Joy Pub Co; 3 edition (January 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0939513897
• ISBN-13: 978-0939513895
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,185,141 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic wake-up call for Christian Church to WATCH, September 23, 1998

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This review is from: Forbidden Knowledge or Is It?... (Paperback)

FORBIDDEN KNOWLEDGE is awakening a sleeping Church to thelargely ignored biblical commandment to WATCH for the sign(s) andtiming of the removal of believers from earth (Rapture) by Jesus Christ. This book stands alone as the first to accept a literal interpretation that the word "WATCH" could mean, God plans to inform those "watching" for the Rapture before it happens. Its courage and inspiration to search the scriptures in the spirit of the Bible's book of Acts 17:11 is unmatched in our time. D.A. Miller was awakened to the book's theme by a spouse's questioning of 1 Thessalonians 5:2-5, which has clear language that believers will not be surprised, although unbelievers will be caught "as a thief in the night." D.A. Miller's search for the honest and scriptural answer led to a wall of skepticism called the "Imminence doctrine," or in Miller's language, "can't-ever-know" doctrine. The protectors of "Imminence" cite Matthew 24:36 & Mark 13:32 and incorrectly apply the doctrine to the Rapture, an event preceding the return of Christ by some seven years.

Miller hits head-on the failure of the Church in our time to heed the words of Daniel's Chapter 12, to wait on the Holy Spirit to open the Scoll of the end times wide enough for us to see the Rapture's timing. We are alerted with a firm reminder: "Jesus promised that the Holy Spirit would be the ultimate teacher of those who trust God."

Developing the theme with increasing confidence, Miller finds "there seems to be no scriptural justification to warrant the belief that Jesus will appear to obedient Christians as a thief." Gathering support from the Bible's passages of Luke 12:39, John 10:10 and Revelation 16:15 Miller concludes, "this particular passage does not teach that Christians cannot know the timing of future events."

FORBIDDEN KNOWLEDGE urges the reader to search the scriptures in the spirit of Acts 17:11, and be prepared for messages from heaven, a frequent pattern of God to inform his own before fulfilling a divine purpose. Mindful of the cautions against specific dating of prophectic events, Miller asks the provocative question: "what if the Holy Spirit reveals Christ's exact timing?" There appears to be a careful nurturing of the hopes of those literal interpreters who still rely on the promise of Amos 3:7, where God says He will not do anything until He first reveals it to His servants the prophets. Miller delivers a very direct and persuasive call to those whose sleep is not so heavy and "can't-ever-know" voices hardly audible. Their faith in God's ability to reveal his hidden truths in His own time may be rewarded in our time. FORBIDDEN KNOWLEDGE inspires believers to move beyond the fear of not knowing, and the threat of unpreparedness that is implied by the Imminence faithful, into the possibility that we may know, and be ready for "the greatest spur for service yet." FORBIDDEN KNOWLEDGE reminds us that "God is a date setter," and the exact dates...were put there to discover at the appointed time."

Miller's prescription for "HOW SHOULD WE LIVE" is a truly awakening prospect, since "there is no scriptural prohibition to look for the date of the Rapture...As the true Rapture date draws near, I believe that all students of the Word will see more clearly."

Miller's classic challenge is prefaced with a review of the seven Levitical, Jewish Holy Feast Days. They are widely accepted as foretelling the dual story of Jewish and Christian messianic redemption. Our reading experience is enriched with the festivals of Purim and Hanukkah, to show how God protects and rescues His chosen people, the Jews of Israel.

FORBIDDEN KNOWLEDGE or is it? by D.A. Miller is must reading for anyone who wants to awake from their "can't-ever-know" sleep and enter into a wide-a-wake world of increasing hope and expectation for God to "speak" directly to His Church in our time. END

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5.0 out of 5 stars Our God IS an Awesome God!, November 22, 1998

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This review is from: Forbidden Knowledge or is it... (Paperback)

And D.A. Miller's book about the relationship to these last days of the Church with the Feasts in the Book of Leviticus is a real answer to prayer. The Lord had begun to show me that it was "all in the Feasts" but I couldn't explain it to anyone very well - until I got this book through a Jack Van Impe Ministry mailing. WOW! It has also helped me to be SURE of the PRE-tribulation rapture of the Church since Mr. Miller so clearly makes the connection of the Church to the Bride of Christ, and the way the Jews 'do' the Wedding Feast. Thanks DA Miller!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely refreshing insights to our Christian Faith, September 1, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Forbidden Knowledge or Is It?... (Paperback)

This was the first book to truly lead me in my endeavour to understand the Jewishness of my Christian Faith. This book is a must read for any true student of Bible prophecy attempting to understand what is going on in the world today. It will open your intellect to take a fresh look at what you can and can't dig into.