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Messiah in the Feasts of Israel
Even as all Scripture speaks of Messiah, so also He was and is to be the center of the appointed times with Israel. From Passover to Booths in the Torah, or Hanukkah and Purim in the Prophets and Writings, this book will deepen your understanding of the prophetic purpose of the Feasts; how they point us to Yeshua, and much more. With questions for group study, see how the Scriptures can come alive, lived out in their fulfillment!
238 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2002
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March 11, 2023
This book was so helpful in clearly explaining the biblical feasts, there is so much to learn and I always thought it was complicated until me and my family decided to start observing them, the holy days are amazing and as we go along we want to know more and more this book took us through all of them in depth. I highly recommend it.
November 6, 2023
Fascinating read containing lots of Jewish history! This book does scripturally show how Jesus fulfilled the feasts in the Old Testament. It sheds light on Jewish traditions.
However, the book is very weak in describing what we are to do today. For instance, if we are to keep Passover in light of Jesus being the once and for all sacrifice, how do we keep it? It doesn't really explain. Although I do not believe we are commanded to celebrate the feasts, (and this book did not convince me otherwise) it made me realize we could be blessed by celebrating some of them to understand Jesus' Jewish culture and rejoice in His ultimate fulfillment of the feast.
This book raised many questions for me in regards to supposedly being commanded to keep the feasts. If we no longer celebrate the way it was in the Old Testament because of Jesus' fulfillment OR according to Jewish traditions because some of those traditions are unbiblical, what and how would we celebrate? Would we really be keeping the command if not celebrating as written in Scripture? Honestly, at times this book gave very mixed signals. It can be self contradicting.
Although this book is not entirely Biblically sound, there is much to learn in regards to Jewish traditions in it. Still, I would be cautious in recommending.
However, the book is very weak in describing what we are to do today. For instance, if we are to keep Passover in light of Jesus being the once and for all sacrifice, how do we keep it? It doesn't really explain. Although I do not believe we are commanded to celebrate the feasts, (and this book did not convince me otherwise) it made me realize we could be blessed by celebrating some of them to understand Jesus' Jewish culture and rejoice in His ultimate fulfillment of the feast.
This book raised many questions for me in regards to supposedly being commanded to keep the feasts. If we no longer celebrate the way it was in the Old Testament because of Jesus' fulfillment OR according to Jewish traditions because some of those traditions are unbiblical, what and how would we celebrate? Would we really be keeping the command if not celebrating as written in Scripture? Honestly, at times this book gave very mixed signals. It can be self contradicting.
Although this book is not entirely Biblically sound, there is much to learn in regards to Jewish traditions in it. Still, I would be cautious in recommending.
January 16, 2019
This is a FASCINATING book concerning the history of the Feasts of Israel. It is written by a Messanic Jew and thoroughly explains the biblical background of the feasts and also the fulfilment or the future fulfilment by Messiah. Mr. Nadler also goes out of his way to foster an understanding between Jews and Gentiles. I highly recommend this book for anyone wanting a better understanding of the OT feasts.
January 19, 2021
Really appreciated learning more about the Jewish feasts and what they mean and how they are relevant to Messianic believers. Content wise this book is fantastic. This book needed a better editor to make it more organized to make it more readable.
April 22, 2024
I really enjoyed most of this book - loved the breakdown of the different feasts of Israel and then viewing them through the lens of Jesus, how they point to Him, etc.
I took one star off for information overload, but that’s probably just me. I probably should have started with an elementary version that really drove home the basics of each Jewish celebration. Then, read something like this that built on it, bringing Jesus in and showing its relevance today. Instead, I had trouble being able to answer the questions at the end of each chapter because the material felt so dense.
Then, toward the end, I read his take on Esther and was rather frustrated. Nothing irritates me more than when people present opinion or assumption as fact. Even worse when it’s in a book intended to educate others who will trust the source. He makes assumptions on Esther’s daily life and motives and paints her as vain, selfish, sinful and Godless. He doesn’t mention that Esther was Mordecai’s niece and ward, as she was an orphan. Doesn’t mention that she was likely a teenager - a CHILD - when she was chosen (likely TAKEN) for the king’s contest. Doesn’t mention that she did everything under Mordecai’s careful guidance and counsel. That Mordecai was openly a Jew (not in defiance of God as Nadler portrays), which is what ended up condemning the Jewish people as a whole - Hamans obsessive hatred of Mordecai. Doesn’t mention that the only reason Esther doesn’t make known her people is that Mordecai commanded her not to!
Every indication in Esther is that she earned her position by the grace of God and winning the favor of those around her, not by partaking in idol worship, sinful food, and seduction. We have no idea if she did any of those things, and they don’t seem to fit with Esther or Mordecai’s character as described in the Bible.
I was so disappointed by this unnecessary attack on such a brave and Godly young woman, who continues to inspire women today to act in wisdom, courage, grace, humility, obedience and faith. It left such a bad taste in my mouth - if Nadler got this so wrong, what other things were misrepresented or misapplied that I wasn’t aware of?
I took one star off for information overload, but that’s probably just me. I probably should have started with an elementary version that really drove home the basics of each Jewish celebration. Then, read something like this that built on it, bringing Jesus in and showing its relevance today. Instead, I had trouble being able to answer the questions at the end of each chapter because the material felt so dense.
Then, toward the end, I read his take on Esther and was rather frustrated. Nothing irritates me more than when people present opinion or assumption as fact. Even worse when it’s in a book intended to educate others who will trust the source. He makes assumptions on Esther’s daily life and motives and paints her as vain, selfish, sinful and Godless. He doesn’t mention that Esther was Mordecai’s niece and ward, as she was an orphan. Doesn’t mention that she was likely a teenager - a CHILD - when she was chosen (likely TAKEN) for the king’s contest. Doesn’t mention that she did everything under Mordecai’s careful guidance and counsel. That Mordecai was openly a Jew (not in defiance of God as Nadler portrays), which is what ended up condemning the Jewish people as a whole - Hamans obsessive hatred of Mordecai. Doesn’t mention that the only reason Esther doesn’t make known her people is that Mordecai commanded her not to!
Every indication in Esther is that she earned her position by the grace of God and winning the favor of those around her, not by partaking in idol worship, sinful food, and seduction. We have no idea if she did any of those things, and they don’t seem to fit with Esther or Mordecai’s character as described in the Bible.
I was so disappointed by this unnecessary attack on such a brave and Godly young woman, who continues to inspire women today to act in wisdom, courage, grace, humility, obedience and faith. It left such a bad taste in my mouth - if Nadler got this so wrong, what other things were misrepresented or misapplied that I wasn’t aware of?
November 25, 2024
Really wanted to like this book because I love learning about the Biblical Feasts. There is a lot of good information regarding Messianic fulfillment and future implications, but the writing felt kind of clunky and didn't flow, and it started to feel like a chore to read it. Couldn't finish it
February 3, 2025
We learned a lot
I bought this book to supplement my high school freshman’s Tapestry of Grace ancient history unit on the Israelites. We read it together, and I learned a lot of interesting facts about the Jewish Feasts and how they connect to Jesus and the New Testament. My son felt that the author sometimes was a little long-winded in his applications of the lessons learned, which I could see, but I still felt that the book was very educational and I enjoyed it.
As a side note, I am a non-denominational Christian and I feel that the doctrine of the author, who is a Messianic Jew, aligns very well with my beliefs. If someone is coming from a different stream of Christianity, they may not align as well, but I still think it is worth the read.
I bought this book to supplement my high school freshman’s Tapestry of Grace ancient history unit on the Israelites. We read it together, and I learned a lot of interesting facts about the Jewish Feasts and how they connect to Jesus and the New Testament. My son felt that the author sometimes was a little long-winded in his applications of the lessons learned, which I could see, but I still felt that the book was very educational and I enjoyed it.
As a side note, I am a non-denominational Christian and I feel that the doctrine of the author, who is a Messianic Jew, aligns very well with my beliefs. If someone is coming from a different stream of Christianity, they may not align as well, but I still think it is worth the read.
June 13, 2025
I love this book!
I think over time the disconnect between Christianity, and its root, Judaism, has meant we have lost some of the impact of the message of Yeshua. Easter rather than Passover...etc
This book gives a lot more context to the New Testament.
It almost made me chuckle in places, imagining Yeshua standing in the Temple saying some of the things he was saying. He wasn't messing about. He knew all those there understood exactly what he was saying and he would be seen either as an absolute loon or Messiah.
I would recommend this to anyone who wants to see the NT in High Definition 3D.
I think over time the disconnect between Christianity, and its root, Judaism, has meant we have lost some of the impact of the message of Yeshua. Easter rather than Passover...etc
This book gives a lot more context to the New Testament.
It almost made me chuckle in places, imagining Yeshua standing in the Temple saying some of the things he was saying. He wasn't messing about. He knew all those there understood exactly what he was saying and he would be seen either as an absolute loon or Messiah.
I would recommend this to anyone who wants to see the NT in High Definition 3D.
December 1, 2022
I read this book with some friends for our book/Bible study group. I took us a while, but we had a lot to talk about as we read! I really enjoyed most of this book. My favorite part was learning when Jesus said the things He said during the different festivals. The impact of His words are so much more powerful when we understand the context of what was happening when He said them. My only complaint is the last chapter. The points were solid, but the author had a lot to say about Esther’s motivations and thoughts that we just aren’t told in the Bible.
December 21, 2022
I enjoyed a lot of this book, especially the connections between the old and New Testament. It did take a lot of space to explain extra-biblical traditions. Although those aspects were compelling, they didn’t seem to be a necessary element to explain the connection to Jesus. Simply because, the connections to Messiah for all Christians should be based in scripture since that it what is accessible and the Word for us all.
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June 26, 2024This book shows how Jesus fulfilled several of the feasts that the Jewish nation celebrates without even realizing how important a role Jesus is in them. He shows how there are a few feasts that Jesus has not fulfilled but will in the future. He explains the feasts very well and make them come alive. I love the Passover feast and how just about everything thing in it points to Jesus. I learned so much about the feasts of Israel. This book is a blessing.
March 3, 2025
I can now see Messiah in the Feasts of Israel.
I appreciated Sam Nadlers teachings on the Jewish feasts and holy day celebrations. As a believer in Jesus (Yeshua) I want to discover the roots and reasons for them, and in studying them have come to realize that Messiah is IN these traditions and they are not obsolete for believers. On the contrary - it is to our benefit, growth and testimony to learn them, teach them to our children and celebrate them.
I appreciated Sam Nadlers teachings on the Jewish feasts and holy day celebrations. As a believer in Jesus (Yeshua) I want to discover the roots and reasons for them, and in studying them have come to realize that Messiah is IN these traditions and they are not obsolete for believers. On the contrary - it is to our benefit, growth and testimony to learn them, teach them to our children and celebrate them.
December 30, 2018
Brings together the Feasts of Israel and Life and Purpose of Christ.
A very detailed and enlightening study of the Feasts of Israel. This book has revealed details about the Feasts that I had never heard before. Even more important, it reveals how they relate to me as a believer in the Messiah.
A very detailed and enlightening study of the Feasts of Israel. This book has revealed details about the Feasts that I had never heard before. Even more important, it reveals how they relate to me as a believer in the Messiah.
January 6, 2021
Wow. Incredible. There were many times I just had to stop reading and sit in awe. Thankful for this book, and plan on reading more by Sam Nadler. This was extremely eye opening and is a recommended for anyone looking to delve deeper into the biblical feasts and the Jewish roots of Christianity and prophetic ties to Jesus.
January 26, 2017
Highly Recommended
Enlightening and tender without prejudice or malice toward any and all nations of the world. I highly recommend this book to Gentiles and Jews alike. Mr Nadar's enthusiasm is infectious and his urging most sincere.
Enlightening and tender without prejudice or malice toward any and all nations of the world. I highly recommend this book to Gentiles and Jews alike. Mr Nadar's enthusiasm is infectious and his urging most sincere.
April 17, 2021
Amazing Spiritual Book
One of the best spiritual books I have ever read ... It contains a pure biblical truth ... Thank you so much Dr. Sam .... My heart flowed while I was reading this amazing book .... Blessings in Christ Jesus.
One of the best spiritual books I have ever read ... It contains a pure biblical truth ... Thank you so much Dr. Sam .... My heart flowed while I was reading this amazing book .... Blessings in Christ Jesus.
April 30, 2024
This book was interesting and helpful to teach a class at church, but much of the author’s interpretation of the Bible is highly suspect. This makes it hard to trust that the rest of it is factual or merely personal opinion.
April 12, 2019
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and recommend it highly.
December 20, 2019
Excellent resource!
February 16, 2020
Good Book
The book has good information about the feast done by Jewish people or Israel that points to our Lord Jesus Christ. It is a good read.
The book has good information about the feast done by Jewish people or Israel that points to our Lord Jesus Christ. It is a good read.
July 23, 2021
I would like to see chapter seven of this book.
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February 18, 2023
Excellent resource on the feasts and their relationship to Messiah. Good for researching and studying.
December 5, 2023
This was an average book on God’s feasts. I used it as research to teach a class on feasts.
February 7, 2024
Easy read, good info. I learned a few new things, and the author highlighted some parallels I'd never heard before.
September 12, 2025
Great read for insight into the significance of the Jewish feasts!
November 27, 2025
Really interesting book that shows how the traditional Jewish feasts have Jesus in them and why they are still important today.
January 23, 2022
This is the first book I've found that combines Hebrew scriptures and commands about the Feasts of Israel with Jewish traditions and the scriptures and perspective of believers in Jesus. The author grew up with the traditions so his enthusiasm shines through, but is balanced by his belief in Jesus. On pg. 57 he says that first century believers as well as current ones will see freedom from slavery in celebrating Passover. I agree, and add that God used the blood of a lamb to protect believers from death before God used the blood of THE Lamb of God to protect believers from eternal death. I agree that the old testament foreshadows the new and believers should not dispense with this history.
There's a chapter on why believers should follow Torah and Feasts. He discusses how anti-Semitic leaders at the Nicean council in 326 AD removed Hebrew roots from scripture (pg. 225), but I think more could have been said. The Feasts foreshadow what God did as a suffering servant as the Passover lamb, unleavened bread of life and the first fruit from the grave. The Fall Feasts foreshadow what God will do as the conquering King when He returns at the trumpet, reunites believers with God at Yom Kippur and then tabernacles among believers forever.
I don't agree with his take on Haddasah (Esther). On pg. 199, he quotes part of Esther 2:10 to say that Esther sinned by not acknowledging her lineage. But the rest of the verse says that Mordecai counseled her to refrain. She was being wise and obedient. No one knows what she was thinking or did. God could have protected her from sin with food or sleeping with the king.
A helpful resource. The author's spiritual beliefs in Messiah are strong and come through in his words. His pride in his Jewish heritage also shines through. But I think this book is sometimes too steeped in traditions and other times too deep into judgement of Biblical characters.
There's a chapter on why believers should follow Torah and Feasts. He discusses how anti-Semitic leaders at the Nicean council in 326 AD removed Hebrew roots from scripture (pg. 225), but I think more could have been said. The Feasts foreshadow what God did as a suffering servant as the Passover lamb, unleavened bread of life and the first fruit from the grave. The Fall Feasts foreshadow what God will do as the conquering King when He returns at the trumpet, reunites believers with God at Yom Kippur and then tabernacles among believers forever.
I don't agree with his take on Haddasah (Esther). On pg. 199, he quotes part of Esther 2:10 to say that Esther sinned by not acknowledging her lineage. But the rest of the verse says that Mordecai counseled her to refrain. She was being wise and obedient. No one knows what she was thinking or did. God could have protected her from sin with food or sleeping with the king.
A helpful resource. The author's spiritual beliefs in Messiah are strong and come through in his words. His pride in his Jewish heritage also shines through. But I think this book is sometimes too steeped in traditions and other times too deep into judgement of Biblical characters.
June 7, 2015
I read MESSIAH IN THE FEASTS OF ISREAL with the FEASTS OF THE BIBLE Participant Guide and DVD-6 Session Bible Study by Dr. Sam Nadler. As a Christian, I have a whole new appreciation for how the Old Testament Scriptures are fulfilled in Jesus the Messiah. It is not possible to ignore the fact that Judaism is the very foundation of my faith in Jesus. As a Jew, Jesus celebrated the Jewish Feasts and it is these very feasts that foretold His coming. For Gentiles to harbor any anti-Jewish sentiments (as we shamefully have over the past 2000 years) is to deny the very roots of our faith. God chose to reveal Himself to mankind through the Jewish people. This is confirmed throughout scripture and history - the Jews, "God's chosen people", have miraculously survived the Egyptions, the Assyrians, the Babylonians, the Persians, the Greeks, the Romans, the Council of Nicea (the Catholic Church), Islam, Hitler and Satan's ongoing attacks today. We as Christians are called to embrace our Jewish brethren "God's chosen people" so that they may in turn embrace Jesus as the Messiah. Jesus' second coming is contingent on the repentance of Israel "God's chosen people". In order for Satan to prevent the return of Messiah, he must prevent the Jewish people from coming to faith in Jesus.
July 12, 2021
I like to describe studying the roots into which we have been grafted (from a Gentile point-of-view) as the Bible going from black & white to color. It comes alive. This book is a good place to start. Sam Nadler's whole series, which includes this book, is a DVD set called Feasts of the Bible.
October 23, 2016
This book has a few (quite a few) discrepancies. This book goes along with the typical Christian theology, if you're looking for a Torah observant friendly book then this is not it. But if you're a Christian that does not believe in the observance of Gods whole law, then this book is for you:)
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