And There Was Light [Paperback]

Rocco A Errico (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 22, 1998

Like it's predecessor, Let There Be Light, this book takes us through the heart of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament by working with Aramaic—the language spoken by the Patriarchs, Jesus, his apostles and their contemporaries. Suddenly the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation becomes clearer and more relevant for Western readers and the teaching ministry and parables of Jesus come alive as you've never read before. Topics include: Rabbi Eshoa-Jesus—An Aramaic Speaking Shemite, Uncovering Jesus' Gospel, The Human-Divine Paradigm, The Secret of Knowing, Perfect Love, An Expanded Teaching on the 23rd Psalm, The Book of Revelation.

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[This work] has advanced the use of psycho-linguistics and the etymological sense of Aramaic- Syriac... -- Patriarch Mar Joseph Vredenburgh, The Federation of St. Thomas Christians

About the Author

Rocco A. Errico, Th.D., D.D., is an ordained minister, author and lecturer and one of the nation's 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: 304 pages
• Publisher: Noohra Foundation, Publisher; 1st edition (September 22, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0963129252
• ISBN-13: 978-0963129253
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #814,552 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gives you things to think about., May 28, 2003

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This review is from: And There Was Light (Paperback)

I know that a book like this has the potential to be a bit controversial considering the subject matter-The Bible. Many strict Christians will disagree with a lot of what is said for sure. This book is for those who are looking for a more logical, spiritual explanation of The Bible and Jesus.
Since there are hundreds of theories on the bible, I'm sure not all will be satisfied.
What I really loved about this book is that Errico did convince me that an Aramaic perspective really helps shed light on a lot of idoims and passages of the bible. Why? Because they have so many expressions that were never meant to be taken literally (like it's raining cats & dogs in english). Errico explains that Aramaic is a very colorful language and is known for many colorful expressions and unique idioms and cultural things that the Bible is full of, page by page and to be taken without the Aramaic light is a very limited venture. I think it is fair to say that an Aramaic expert can shed much light on Jesus' parables and idioms of the New Testament. Not a Hebrew or Greek expert but an Aramaic expert. This book shows many instances where things never made sense to me and after reading it from the Aramaic perspective it all "clicked". It makes a lot more sense and there are very few things now that make you say "WHAT! Why the heck would Jesus say that???" As was always the case for me before.
Of course there are 1 or 2 things I might question here, maybe, but they are rather insignificant in light of the great explanations Errico puts forth.
I think anyone who has a more spiritual slant (not dogmatic religious ideas) will enjoy this book. It puts forth a more natural, enlightened Jesus who was more of a teacher of self realization. This book presents his teachings as an inner process of discovering what is within not a strong faith based kind of thing that is traditionally set forth. It takes Christianity out of "hellfire and brimstone" stuff and makes it much more nondogmatic and spiritual.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars The Bible Through Near-Eastern Eyes, June 2, 2005

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A. J. Valasek (Clemmons, NC United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: And There Was Light (Paperback)

This book is a sequel to Mr. Errico's previous book titled "Let There Be Light." The author basically recaps the basic tenets of that book and then uses his methodology to examine various passages and themes in the Bible.

I found the that perspectives used to generate the interpretations are interesting although exegesis could certainly be debated due to the translation methods. Inference is heavily used but in all fairness can not be discounted outright.

Literalists will find this book appauling as it directly confronts some of dogmatic interpretations that have been received through the Hellenistic worldview. However, I wouldn't necessarily classify this book as a Hebraic roots text if that is what you are looking for.

I think that this is a decent book in that may force the serious student to examine the foundation of their respective interpretations in light of the fact that most do not read the Bible with a cultural sensitive background. This book may serve as a launching point to a study of near eastern cultures as they relate to the Bible but is certainly not exhaustive.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A nice perspective, March 4, 2009

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This review is from: And There Was Light (Paperback)

I purchased this book shortly after it was originally released. It was helpful in clarifying concepts such as "The Kingdom" and "Perfection" as well as clarifying some confusing idioms. This work can help you grow. Some people who have read the book are threatened by the way it conflicts with their dogma, but if you don't find this book ringing your bells of truth what is the harm if it doesn't match what you have been taught?