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Where Is the Body?

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This book was one of the very best books I've read which contains truths about what happened historically to those who walked with God and those that merely said they did. In this book Victor Schlatter has given us a picture of what has taken place in Israel and in Rome, then the world. He was able to paint the details of our identity as those that love and follow a Jewish Messiah and he bestowed upon us a strong frame of reference to look out of. Please get this book out to as many as you can and lets see people set free from lots of dogma made up by man and customs which bind those that love God.

Vic's words have unravelled what the christian religion is supposed to be and how it should fit alongside our Jewish faith. This has shattered some of the myths of the christian religions and how and where they stand with Judaism. The truth in this book is almost frighteningly startling! Congratulations and thank you for your timely revelations! An absolute MUST in the search for truth!

As the `time of the end' draws closer and closer, it is appropriate that thinking Christians should pay more attention to the many passages in the Word which throw light on God's plans and promises. None are of more importance than those which relate to our Jewish roots - to Israel! Schlatter is passionate on the subject, seeing our one-eyed obsession with ourselves as the promised church without spot or wrinkle, but with hardly a thought as to where Abraham's natural descendants fit into the picture. And fit they do!

In his racy, conversational style, Schlatter builds a powerful case for the rejoining of the two arms of Christ's Body into one complete whole. He deplores the centuries-old blind and bitter attitudes of many representatives of the Christian church, which caused such cruel persecution of Jews, both nationally and personally, tracing them back to the time of Constantine in Rome. Even unto this day, many calling themselves Christian hold the Jew in execration! A careful examination of Scripture clearly showes that this is not God's view!

On the contrary, we see that even as the Jewish roots were set aside so that the Gentile peoples could be grafted in, so there is to come a time when they will be restored. Schlatter's conviction is that now is that time!

Having established a well-documented case for a church made up of Jews and Gentiles welded into one Body, Schlatter turns his attention to various other popularly held doctrines, such as those concerning the Antichrist, the Rapture, and the final Battle of the Ages, and presents a fresh approach to each. However, his heartfelt cry is for the Gentile church of today to so flow with the love of God toward our Jewish brethren that we seize the opportunity to fulfill Paul's teaching in Romans 11:25-32, and see them `provoked to jealousy' because of our love for one another, just as God intended that they should be.

This book offers interesting and important insight into truths now being revealed to the body of Christ, and can be recommended to all who are seeking a deeper understanding of God's intent, as we come closer and closer to the unfolding of His plans for His people.

Victor Schlatter not only reveals to us the Church in the heart of Israel, but kindles within the heart of the reader a love for Israel and for God's Chosen people.

Learned more of the connection of our Jewish roots and of the two Olive trees being grafted into one --God's choosen people and the Church. Good eternal prespective.

Victor gives us often ignored biblical evidence for why Christians must seriously consider their connection with the Jews. Victor convicingly argues that the True Body of Christ does and will include Jews and Christians. Though his thoughts are unsettling at times, they are thought provoking and worthy of serious study.

If you think that God has re-focused his attention on the Church at the expense of the Jewish Nation, you need to read this book. Mr. Schlatter shares an informed, insightful look at how the Bible and current events point toward God's special plan for His (still) Chosen People.

The author, Mr. Victor Schlatter, has hit the mark regarding the Biblical, historical, covenantal and prophetic significance of the Family of God (both Jew & Gentile) and its connection to the Land of Israel. A must read if you love Israel and are part of the body.

Fresh perspective on the historical (mis)representation Western consensus has applied to the Jewish role in the Church.

Victor's logical presentation and sense of humor keep the pages turning. Enjoyable!

Here is an intriguing expose on the relationship between Israel and the Christian Church. Pulling no punches with the alleged anti-Semitic,end-times theologians of our time, Victor Schlatter draws on his experiences as a third-world Bible translator to present some fascinating insights into the biblical perspective on who belongs where in the body of Christ. With some surprising conclusions about, for example, who the '144,000' are, this well-read commentator is sure to give your brain a wake-up nudge as you contemplate your stance on end-times-ology. This is a must-read, biblically based alternative viewpoint with more than a little credibility.

From: NOW Magazine, (formerly the "Evangel") April 2000, page 42; Melbourne, Australia