The World to Come: A Portal to Heaven on Earth [Paperback]

Derek Leman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2008

People want to know the future. They want to know about Heaven and Hell.

Who is not concerned about issues beyond today s news? We want to know what the Bible teaches about The World to Come, an expression used by Jewish people.

Derek Leman has written an insightful book, exposing fallacies and false teachings that surround this extremely important subject. His explanations and thoughts paint a hopeful picture of the future and dispel many non biblical notions.

Some of his intriguing chapters are:

Magic and Desire,
The Vision of the Prophets,
Hints of Heaven,
Horrors of Hell,
The Drama of the Coming Ages.

This outstanding book offers a fresh, but old, perspective on the world to come, as it interacts with the prophets of Israel and the Bible.

Product Details

• Paperback: 142 pages
• Publisher: Lederer Messianic Publications (May 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1880226049
• ISBN-13: 978-1880226049
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #378,482 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #69 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Other Practices > Messianic Judaism

More About the Author

Derek Leman is a rabbi in Atlanta and a writer, blogger, and speaker on themes including the life of Yeshua (Jesus), Messianic Judaism, Torah and Hebrew Bible, mystical insight into God's nature, the intersection of Judaism and Christianity, and messianic themes in scripture and tradition. Rabbi Leman received his M.T.S. from Emory University in Hebrew Bible in 1998 and completed studies for rabbinic ordination through Messianic Jewish Theological Institute in Los Angeles. His specialty is bridging academic, biblical scholarship for those in the reading public who may not have a graduate degree in religion. His books include YESHUA IN CONTEXT, THE WORLD TO COME, PAUL DIDN'T EAT PORK, A NEW LOOK AT THE OLD TESTAMENT, PROVERBIAL WISDOM AND COMMON SENSE, and JESUS DIDN'T HAVE BLUE EYES. See my main blog at DerekLeman.com/Musings and my Yeshua blog at YeshuainContext.com

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Information From the Author, July 14, 2008

By 

Derek Leman (Snellville, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The World to Come: A Portal to Heaven on Earth (Paperback)

This is the author. I wanted to share what's inside this book. Of all the books I have written, no subject has so affected me and moved me to see life in a new way as this one. I'd have to think that readers, like the author, will encounter something life-changing by reflecting on this topic. I think what I have to offer is a Messianic Jewish perspective, bringing in some rabbinic sayings and emphasizing the Hebrew Scriptures and their description of a natural paradise in the hereafter.

Here are the chapter titles:
Chapter 1 Magic and Desire
Chapter 2 The Vision of Prophets
Chapter 3 Israel as the Vessel
Chapter 4 The Nations as the Goal
Chapter 5 Yeshua and the Kingdom of God
Chapter 6 The Vision of Yochanan
Chapter 7 Hints of Heaven
Chapter 8 Horrors of Hell
Chapter 9 The Drama of the Coming Ages
Chapter 10 The Days of Messiah
Chapter 11 Love
Chapter 12 The Holy One
Chapter 13 Further Up and Further In
Appendix A Scripture Compendium
Appendix B Ages Past and To Come

--Derek Leman

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The heart of man, May 9, 2008

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Sally Ann Banfield "Sal Gal" (Baltimore, MD United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The World to Come: A Portal to Heaven on Earth (Paperback)

Derek Leman is my favorite messianic Jewish author. He truly has his finger on the pulse of what is important for believers of our time. In "The World To Come" Derek truly hits on the inner parts of our souls, which responds intuitively to the beauty of creation, and pulls us to the hope of the world to come. My obscure, somewhat distant view of our eternal future has been at once clarified, and made more real. It is a beautiful read, sometimes its just good to know where you are going.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book!, July 6, 2008

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Toma4Moshiach "Toma" (Dunwoody, GA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The World to Come: A Portal to Heaven on Earth (Paperback)

Derek Leman's new book "The World to Come" delivers a fresh approach to the afterlife, which has become a cliché in popular books, magazines and films. The concept of the World to Come is like a fine piece of furniture that has been neglected and repainted numerous times. The author strips away the garish veneer of popular culture to reveal the beauty of the Tanakh, B'rit Chadashah, the Sages and Believers writings. This is a book that is a must for any congregation or person seeking mature inspiration.