The Sons of Zadok

by C.R. Oliver

The Sons of Zadok is a hard hitting exposure to the Zadok priesthood of Ezekiel 44. It explores the Zadok ministry from the time of Melchizedek through the Davidic period to the present. Passages from Zechariah's priesthood are reviewed and applied to the reader's personal ministry model.A section is devoted to Eli and his wayward sons, Hophni and Phineas, and reveals the bankruptcy of a failed religious order. Captured in these pages is a clear delineation between system and the Spirit. The Sons of Zadok lays it on the line spiritually with every page filled with challenge.Experienced The first chapter takes the reader to an incident in a theological seminary in Chile. Throughout the balance of the work, there are many references to mission settings and firsthand experiences.Bible Every chapter unfolds a new commentary on relevant Scriptures. Ties between the Old Testament and companion truths in the New Testament abound. This is an exhaustive study with emphasis on separation from conventional wisdom in many places.Spectrum Rich soil is uncovered in the form of scenarios of biblical events which lead the reader into new appreciation of why certain things happened to the people of Israel and especially their religious leaders. Parallels are drawn between them and current religious direction.Symbolism In the Bible, persons, places and events stand as symbolic sign posts pointing to spiritual paths. Persons like Noah, David and Daniel are prime examples. The Sons of Zadok draws upon these idioms.Favorable In the paperback edition, thousands of copies in six printings have brought this text across the globe. Home Groups have used the text for extended Bible study. Seminaries have used the text for ministerial instruction. Ministries have modeled their curriculum to include precepts from this book. Scores of individuals have purchased this book for their friends and family. Many of its owners have read it multiple times and declare "to have found something new every time." It is currently in three English, Spanish, German.

301 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1988

Reviews

[Pamela Tolbert · Rating 5 out of 5]

Two months before I ever heard this book mentioned, I began to read the books of Samuel again. Eli's lack of rebuke of his sons stood out to me in a MOST heightened sense. It was an urging of the Ruach to pay attention! Then this book came to me. "The Sons of Zadok" reveals and confirms that being set-apart to the Holy One of Israel requires us to examine ourselves intimately. It matters who touches you. It matters who teaches you. It matters where you worship. A broken and defiled system, the 'Eli System' will remain because there are people who need it. But those ministers will not minister unto G-d...only the Sons of Zadok will. I now understand why bread and wine are covenant items for all Hebrews and the Melchizedek priesthood. *Highly recommended*

[Diane]

Excellent revealing the true priesthood
Those with clean hands and a pure heart
Ezekiel 44 scriptures showing how defiled ministers will minister to the people, but only those with a pure heart are allowed to minister to the Lord
I highly recommend this book