Who Is Israel? And Why You Need to Know [Hardcover]

Batya Wootten (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 22, 1998 | ISBN-10: 1886987017 | ISBN-13: 978-1886987012

Knowing who you are and where you are going is vital to your relationship with the God of Israel. This book will inspire and encourage you, even change your life by helping you discover your own Hebraic Heritage.

This Scriptural account will give you an understanding of Israel, the Church, the Bible, the mystery of the "fullness of the Gentiles," the "blindness of ‘Israel," and GOD'S master plan for Israel. It is a guidebook that will explain why you feel something is "missing" in your life, have an unexplainable love for Israel and Jewish people, and feel an urge to celebrate the feasts of Israel.

It is a handbook that will help you move from religion to relationship. unmuddle the muddled doctrines of Christianity, properly intercede for "all Israel, remove the stones from Israel's road home, live the Shema  - the heart of New Covenant faith, and fulfill the latter-day desires of the Father's heart.

The Biblical truths unveiled in this volume will help put an end to "Christian" anti-Semitism, heal divisions in the Body of Messiah, cure the plague of "Believer's Boredom," and relieve "rootlessness" in non-Jews who love "Israel." This book leads us back to our First Love, lifts up Messiah Yeshua (Jesus), gives Him His proper place, and shows how He is the epitome of all that is "Israel."

The revelation that unfolds on these pages will enrich your relationship with the God of Israel; it will lead Jewish and non-Jewish Believers (Judah and Ephraim) to become Ezekiel's "one stick," and the promised "one new man."

Editorial Reviews

Review

Israel. A title both coveted and cursed. Two major groups of people, Christians and Jews, have both laid claim to it (and its blessings). And because of opposing claims, they have been at odds with one another for the better part of two thousand years. Their enmity has run deep. It's as if a supernatural power has purposed to keep these "children of Abraham" apart, sometimes even at each other's throats. But, could we be living in a time when historic hatred is turning into brotherly love? Who Is Israel? And Why You Need To Know offers an exhaustive biblical and historical look at this long-standing "family fued." It addresses the eternal importance of knowing who Israel actually is, and reveals God's prpose for His chosen nation and the world. This book strikes a mighty blow for the reconciliation of Yahveh's people, and therefore His Kingdom. It is a must read for those who have a prophetic desire to see the "Israel of God" fulfill its destiny. -- Publisher Comments

About the Author

Batya Wootten and her husband, Angus, were early pioneers in the Messianic movement. Decades ago they published the first Messianic materials catalog, created to serve a fledgling new interest in Israel and the Jewish people.

Batya read countless books so she could write book descriptions for the catalogue, and so she discovered the great diversity of opinions about Israel's role and identity.

Hungering to truly understand "Israel," she began to cry out in desperation to her heavenly Father, asking Him to show her His truth. As promised, He answered: "Call to Me and I will answer you, and I will tell you great and mighty things, which you do not know" (Jeremiah 33:3).

He began to open up the Scriptures to her, which ultimately led to writing a number of books about Israel, the feasts, and now about the women of Israel.

Batya's books represent decades of study on these crucial issues. Readers have been transformed as they read about all Israel. It is a truth that is helping to restore a long broken brotherhood.

Batya's emphasis on the need to have mercy and grace for both houses is helping to heal the wounds that began when Israel was divided into the Northern Kingdom of Israel and Southern Kingdom of Judah.

Her feast book is said to be the "best," most "liberating,," and most "inspiring" of the books on this subject. And her latest book, Mama's Torah is written with a prayer for restoration, for women everywhere, and for her beloved Israel.

Batya is married to her best friend, Col. Angus Wootten (Ret.), author of the visionary book, Restoring Israel's Kingdom, plus the handy Commandments guide, Take Two Tablets Daily. Together, they have ten children who have blessed them with many heirs.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Key of David Publications (September 22, 1998)
• ISBN-10: 1886987017
• ISBN-13: 978-1886987012
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,058,927 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book illuminates Biblical truths for any Believer, November 4, 2001

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Brian S. Somers (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Who Is Israel? And Why You Need to Know (Hardcover)

I purchased this book as part of a fire sale from Eddie Chumney. I didn't really expect much from this book, to be honest. Happily, I was wrong. There have been quite a few authors in the past that dealt with the twelve tribes of Israel. Most of them work on identifying what happened to the Ten Lost Tribes throughout history. However, Batya takes a different approach. She is more concerned with what are the Scriptural truths relevant to Israelite identity and how those truths directly impact the Believer. She does a really nice job of showing how the Abrahamic blessings tie in with the curses written in the Torah and what happened to the two kingdoms as well as what the prophets wrote. She also provides a clear look at Hosea and the usage of his prophecies concerning both houses of Israel by Peter and Paul. This book is a must-read by both "Gentile" Christians and Jews.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Full Understanding, June 21, 2000

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Rabbi M Koniuchowsky (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Who Is Israel? And Why You Need to Know (Hardcover)

At long last we have an author who, understands the people of Israel, as Yahweh did when he gave the promise to the patriarchs. Only Wootten has correctly divided the word of the Messiah, showing clearly how since 721BCE, Israel has been divided in to 2 kingdoms, one becoming the Jewish people and the other the latter day nations. She has beautifully shown me as a reader, how only in Israel's Messiah do these two sticks finally find a loving common ground. Thanks to this book, I finally have understood just who the myraids of offspring are that were promised to those of whom it was said, would father many nations. This book is a must for every Christian and Jewish library.

12 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars No longer a Gentile!, July 7, 2000

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Margaret Jeffries Huey (Kissimmee, FL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Who Is Israel? And Why You Need to Know (Hardcover)

This book by Batya Wootten was everything I hoped it would be. The truth about who Israel really is was confirmed to me by her thorough study of the sciptures concerning the regathering of the whole House of Israel. Many of the truths that she brings forward gives those of us you have joined with Jewish Believers better understanding as to why we have left the traditional Church to go back to first century Christianity. When I visited Israel in 1994, I knew in my spirit that my ancestors were from the Land. I tried in vain to really find Jewish blood in my family tree, yet I knew I belonged in the Olive Tree of Israel. Thank you Batya for confirming to me what the Father had already put in my heart - that I was a natural child as well as a spiritual one. I am know longer to be called a gentile, but an Israelite.