Let There Be Light: The Seven Keys [Paperback]

Rocco A. Errico (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 15, 1994

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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...a bridge between our Western ways of understanding and the Near Eastern social realities that are embedded in the Bible. -- Richard Leviton, author of The Imagination of Pentacost

About the Author

Rocco A. Errico, Th.D., D.D., is an ordained minister, author, lecturer, and leading biblical scholars working from the original Aramaic texts. Dr. Errico is the recipient of numerous awards and academic degrees, including a doctorate in Letters from the College of Seminarians, The Apostolic Succession of Antioch and the Church of the East—American See, a doctorate in Divinity from St. Ephrem's Institute in Sweden, and a doctorate in Philosophy from the School of Christianity in Los Angeles. For ten years he studied intensively with Dr. George M. Lamsa, world-renowned native Assyrian scholar of the Scriptures. In 1970 Dr. Errico established the Noohra Foundation, which is dedicated to helping people of all faiths to understand the Near Eastern background and Aramaic interpretation of the Bible.

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Devorss & Co (Txp) (July 15, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0963129244
• ISBN-13: 978-0963129246
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #431,588 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Book All About Context, May 28, 2005

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A. J. Valasek (Clemmons, NC United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Let There Be Light: The Seven Keys (Paperback)

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 years removed. He presents his seven steps to studying the Bible in its proper context. Drawing heavily upon the teachings of George Lamsa, he presents other possibilities for understanding some idiomatic expressions contained in the Bible.

I can't say that I agree with everything that is contained within this text. I think other scenarios are more probable, but will fairly allow for the possibility.

I do reccommend this book, not necessarily for the interpretations contained within, but for the good advice on how to approach the Bible's teachings and how to frame the study so as not to ignore the proper context.

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great insight into the Bible, May 28, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Let There Be Light: The Seven Keys (Paperback)

Definately some great ideas on the Bible and Jesus. Sheds light on so many illogical things that never make sense to most of us. Makes the bible much more understandable and user friendly.

I learned a lot. I read this going. "oh my God, that makes perfect sense now! That's what Jesus really meant."

It's more of a spiritual seekers book than one for "strict" Christians who are not into new ideas and interpretations on the bible. Although after reading this you feel like you can't imagine how anyone ever got along without these ideas because they make so much sense.

24 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Keys Unlocks Biblical Mysteries, June 12, 2000

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Mark Stavish, The Institute for Hermetic Stud... (Wyoming, Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Let There Be Light: The Seven Keys (Paperback)

"Let There Be Light: The Seven Keys" is an ideal book for anyone interested in understanding the Old and New Testament from the perspective of Middle Eastern language, culture, and mysticism. Written in a very informative and relaxed style, "Let There Be Light" takes the reader through a virtual short course on Semitic culture. Once obscure and confusing Biblical citations become clearer, more informative, and meaningful through Rocco's careful scholarship and teaching style. This is an excellent book for lay readers or students of religious thought.