Otangelo Grasso’s new book, Confirming Yeshua

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March 19, 2023

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Confirming Yeshua, Volume 1: The historical evidence that substantiates Jesus historicity and Biblical identity by [Otangelo Grasso]

In two volumes.

Blurb: “Confirming Yeshua” Volume 1 is an invaluable resource for readers seeking a deeper understanding of the evidence supporting the reality of Jesus Christ. Volume 1 explores one by one the fulfillment of over 300 prophecies about the Messiah in the life of Jesus, examines the historical reliability of the gospels, and provides evidence for the events surrounding the resurrection of Christ. With careful analysis of archaeological findings and textual evidence, the book demonstrates strong evidence supporting the historicity of Jesus and the accuracy of the Gospel accounts. In a world where misinformation and wrong claims are widely disseminated, “Confirming Yeshua” provides a comprehensive and evidence-based response to objections raised against the historicity of Jesus and his resurrection.
Also discussed here.

Confirming Yeshua Volume 1, Kindle version

As a paperback (493 pages).

Confirming Yeshua Volume 2, Kindle version

As paperback (414 pages)

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What Otangelo writes about the fulfillment of the seventy weeks prophecy has indeed been computed in days. A different method, the one that I prefer, is simpler. Yeshua was raised in Nazareth, Israel, but he was born in the small town of Bethlehem probably in autumn between 6 BC and 3 BC according to most scholars. Ironically, his birth date is BC as in Before Christ and not on Christmas. Yeshua was raised and lived as an observant, orthodox Jew and worked with his father as a carpenter/maker. When he was about 30 years old, he became a Torah teacher, prophet, and strong critic of the practices of the Jewish religious leaders of that time. The ancient covenant in Judaism is called Torah, which includes civil, dietary, and moral laws. About 600 BC, the Hebrew prophet Jeremiah wrote that God would make a new covenant that provides God’s forgiveness. The promise of a new covenant is found in Jeremiah 31:31-34 and it’s referred to by Yeshua in Luke 22:20. The most specific of the Hebrew prophecies about the Messiah was written by the prophet Daniel in the sixth century BC in Babylon (Jerusalem and Solomon’s temple were destroyed in 587 BC by the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar). The prophecy indicates that 483 years after an order was given to rebuild both Jerusalem and its temple, the Messiah would appear and be killed. Afterwards, Jerusalem and the temple would be destroyed for the second time. Such an order was issued by Artaxerxes I of Persia in the late summer or fall of 457 BC. Yeshua likely started his three and a half years of teaching 483 years later in 26-27 AD, and was crucified by the Romans in the spring of 30 AD. About 40 years later, Jerusalem and its temple were destroyed by the Roman general Titus in 70 AD, fulfilling this prophecy written in Daniel 9:25-26. Note that the western and Jewish new year start at different points in the calendar, and the Jewish calendar uses lunar months. Further complications result from several western calendar adjustments in history. Also note that the last, 70th week mentioned in Daniel has not occurred yet and seems to involve a 2000+ year hiatus. Many Christians believe that this final seven years includes a convincing but false messiah, termed the Antichrist along with many global disasters, including a massive meteor impact, global warming, the seas dying, and other such events. Perhaps during or just before this period, Ezekiel prophesied (Ezekiel 38 & 39) a major invasion of Israel from the north. The people groups listed in these chapters include Turkey, Iran, southern (Islamic) Russia, Libya (or possibly Pakistan, Rajput), and Sudan (or possibly Afghanistan, Hindu Kush). It does NOT include Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, or Egypt. The nations in the southern Arabian peninsula are said to suspect such an invasion and seem to be opposed. It NOW doesn't seem so unlikely that we'll see such events take place shortly. -QQuerius_{March 20, 2023
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I have no way to calculate the accuracy of the numbers used but I can say it is at best, convoluted. Also at the end it says to watch Otangelo's website for salvation. Quite a statement.jerry_{March 20, 2023
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I asked ChatGTP about my book: What is the book " Confirming Yeshua" by Otangelo Grasso about? ChatGTP: "Confirming Yeshua" is a book by Otangelo Grasso that aims to provide evidence for the existence and divinity of Jesus Christ, also known as Yeshua in Hebrew. The book examines various aspects of Jesus' life, including his birth, ministry, death, and resurrection, and presents arguments and evidence to support the belief that he was indeed the Son of God. Grasso uses a combination of historical, archaeological, and biblical evidence to make his case, drawing on a wide range of sources to support his arguments. He also addresses common objections to the Christian faith and offers responses to these objections. Overall, "Confirming Yeshua" is a work of apologetics, seeking to defend and support the Christian faith by presenting evidence and arguments in favor of the divinity of Jesus Christ. It is intended for readers who are interested in exploring the evidence for Christianity and in strengthening their own faith in Jesus. I am delighted with the accurate response. The book examines and elucidates undesigned coincidences in all chapters of the four gospels, and acts, and gives a comprehensive exegesis on all 356 prophecies regarding the messiah, and an accurate interpretation of maybe the most awe-inspiring prophecy fulfilled in Jesus, namely the 70 weeks in Daniel 9.25/26. A prophecy that is extremely difficult to decipher, which has produced over 100 different interpretations in the last 2000 years, but the right answer is corroborated by historical/archaeological, and astronomical data and its fulfillment is painstakingly precise, pointing to Jesus, as I outline in the book. There might be, but I don't know of any other book doing such a comprehensive analysis - not only in regard to this prophecy but the overall evidence corroborating the truthfulness of the Biblical identity of Jesus Christ. I made a short video, outlining the key points, and how they demonstrate the precise fulfillment of the prophecy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJI3xcoe6rE&t=426sOtangelo_{March 20, 2023
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There would be no conceivable data that would satisfy you. However, new discoveries ARE continually being made in Biblical archaeology and additional manuscripts occasionally come to light, including letters written around that time. Some of these discoveries provide additional context that help us understand the culture in which Yeshua of Nazareth appeared, help us understand his teachings, and appreciate how Yeshua exposed the toxic religious practices of those times (many of which have analogues in our culture and time as well). Maybe you could read Confirming Yeshua (of course you won't) and there would be an appropriate forum where you could discuss what you learned. -QQuerius_{March 20, 2023
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Unless some new data has emerged, isn't this just going over the same old ground?Seversky_{March 20, 2023
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