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Messiah Interviews: Belonging to God
The protagonist must satisfy his biblical interviewers?the angel Gabriel, Methuselah, Chanoch, Seth, King David, Moses, Jacob, Abraham, and the prophet Isaiah?that he has the wisdom and character to be the Messiah. As the tale unfolds, the challenges of the interviews goes beyond the protagonist and becomes relevant to the lives of each one of us.
276 pages, Paperback
First published August 22, 2008
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Jerry Pollock
7 books12 followersLife may have a destiny for us all. My destiny seems to have changed from being a research scientist of forty years to becoming a spiritual writer of the arts. My first book, Divinely Inspired: Spiritual Awakening of a Soul, was a memoir published in 2003 with a second edition published in January 2009 and a companion audio book just out in 2010. My second book, also published in January 2009, was a biblical fiction novel, Messiah Interviews: Belonging to God, which is also available as an audio book.
My stage play, Code Name Daniel, premiered in Manhattan at the American Theatre of Actors from July 7th thru July 11th, 2010. I published my biblical political supernatural thriller novel, Gog & Magog: The Devil's Descendants in June 2011. My wife's Memoir, The Wing of the Butterfly was completed in the spring of 2012 for family and friends.
I was born Jewish in 1941 in Toronto. I didn't know what it meant to be spiritual until God entered and changed my life at the age of 57 with Divine miracles. I am now 70. Despite onset adult Bipolar Disorder, growing up neurotic in an unloving and non-nurturing home environment and an almost successful suicide attempt, I succeeded in academics. I have a Bachelors and Masters degree in Pharmacy, a Ph.D. in Biophysics from Israel, and further training in Microbiology. I am the author of seventy-five scientific publications, and am Professor Emeritus at Stony Brook University on Long Island. For the past twelve years, I have embarked on a path to gain spiritual wisdom and share it with others. My beloved wife Marcia, my bashert or destined one passed away in March of 2011 but has returned to telepathically communicate with me from the spirit world. Across two worlds we have coauthored a new book, Putting God Into Einstein's Equations: Energy of the Soul now out in April of 2012 both as a paperback and Kindle version. While Marcia resides in Heaven, I currently reside in Florida.
My stage play, Code Name Daniel, premiered in Manhattan at the American Theatre of Actors from July 7th thru July 11th, 2010. I published my biblical political supernatural thriller novel, Gog & Magog: The Devil's Descendants in June 2011. My wife's Memoir, The Wing of the Butterfly was completed in the spring of 2012 for family and friends.
I was born Jewish in 1941 in Toronto. I didn't know what it meant to be spiritual until God entered and changed my life at the age of 57 with Divine miracles. I am now 70. Despite onset adult Bipolar Disorder, growing up neurotic in an unloving and non-nurturing home environment and an almost successful suicide attempt, I succeeded in academics. I have a Bachelors and Masters degree in Pharmacy, a Ph.D. in Biophysics from Israel, and further training in Microbiology. I am the author of seventy-five scientific publications, and am Professor Emeritus at Stony Brook University on Long Island. For the past twelve years, I have embarked on a path to gain spiritual wisdom and share it with others. My beloved wife Marcia, my bashert or destined one passed away in March of 2011 but has returned to telepathically communicate with me from the spirit world. Across two worlds we have coauthored a new book, Putting God Into Einstein's Equations: Energy of the Soul now out in April of 2012 both as a paperback and Kindle version. While Marcia resides in Heaven, I currently reside in Florida.
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January 7, 2009
A unique idea mixed with science and the Hebrew Bible comes alive in "Messiah Interviews: Belonging to God" by Jerry Pollock.
Brothers Yinnon and Yoseph are twins. Like most twins, they are close and know everything about each other. But at some point Yoseph realizes that Yinnon is depressed, distressed, and bi-polar. And what he discovers next about Yinnon will change his life...forever.
Transported to heaven, Yoseph is interviewed by a variety of biblical figures--the angel Gabriel, Methuselah, Chanoch, Seth, King David, Moses, Jacob, Abraham, and the prophet Isaiah--to see if he has what it takes to be the Messiah. The interviews are difficult and Yoseph is tested and tricked at every turn. But his passion for this is strong and he knows he must continue on despite everything.
"Messiah Interviews" is an interesting mix of fact and fiction. Science and biblical history are woven together with a healthy dose of make believe to create a world where Yoseph has the opportunity to vie for the job of Messiah...but only if he makes it through the interviews.
Not knowing a great deal about the Hebrew Bible, this book provides great insight for the reader, but at times I felt overwhelmed by the amount of information. The same held true for the scientific aspects of the book.
Some of the best portions of Messiah Interviews come from when Yoseph is between interviews and gets a chance to spend time with his wife, Marica. Pollock's vivid details during these encounters are well done. The reader immediately feels transported to the time and place with them.
The ending is superbly done and made it well worth the reading of the book. Readers interested in the implications of biblical history on the modern world, finding truth and sincerity in one's heart, and those seeking further knowledge of the Hebrew Bible will certainly enjoy this one.
Brothers Yinnon and Yoseph are twins. Like most twins, they are close and know everything about each other. But at some point Yoseph realizes that Yinnon is depressed, distressed, and bi-polar. And what he discovers next about Yinnon will change his life...forever.
Transported to heaven, Yoseph is interviewed by a variety of biblical figures--the angel Gabriel, Methuselah, Chanoch, Seth, King David, Moses, Jacob, Abraham, and the prophet Isaiah--to see if he has what it takes to be the Messiah. The interviews are difficult and Yoseph is tested and tricked at every turn. But his passion for this is strong and he knows he must continue on despite everything.
"Messiah Interviews" is an interesting mix of fact and fiction. Science and biblical history are woven together with a healthy dose of make believe to create a world where Yoseph has the opportunity to vie for the job of Messiah...but only if he makes it through the interviews.
Not knowing a great deal about the Hebrew Bible, this book provides great insight for the reader, but at times I felt overwhelmed by the amount of information. The same held true for the scientific aspects of the book.
Some of the best portions of Messiah Interviews come from when Yoseph is between interviews and gets a chance to spend time with his wife, Marica. Pollock's vivid details during these encounters are well done. The reader immediately feels transported to the time and place with them.
The ending is superbly done and made it well worth the reading of the book. Readers interested in the implications of biblical history on the modern world, finding truth and sincerity in one's heart, and those seeking further knowledge of the Hebrew Bible will certainly enjoy this one.
November 17, 2008
Messiah Interviews: Belonging to God
Jerry J. Pollock, Ph. D.
ISBN 9780981721200
Reviewed by Kam Aures for Rebeccas Reads (9/08)
"Messiah Interviews: Belonging to God" is an interesting mix of fact and fiction. As stated in the Publisher's note in the opening pages, "All of the first chapters, with the exception of the My Blue Heaven chapter in the Yesterday section, refer to true biographical events. The biblical characters described in the Today and Tomorrow sections are humans and angels of the Hebrew Bible. The Messiah Interviews that the protagonist has with these famous individuals have never taken place, as they are the creation of the author."
I have not read Jerry Pollock's previous book, "Divinely Inspired: Spiritual Awakening of a Soul" so I was unfamiliar with the author's background when I began his current work. However, the pieces quickly came together for me as more and more was revealed and they completely fell into place once the Messiah Interviews began. I found the "biographical events" to be very interesting and revealing once I completely understood them.
The main part of the book focuses on Yoseph being interviewed to see if he "can be the Hebrew Moshiach or Mashiach, the Messiah for humankind." (p. 61). All of this comes about during a session of time line thereapy. Once in an unconscious state, Yoseph is greeted by the archangel Michael at the Third Temple, is told that he is an interview candidate, and so begins the process. The interviewing is conducted by numerous notable figures from the Hebrew Bible such as the angel Gabriel, King David, and Methuselah. The part of the interviews that I enjoyed the most was when Moses asks Yoseph to recite The Ten Commandments and to "dig deep into your iniquities" (p. 184). I found his answers and reflections to be very well thought out and intriguing.
The interview form that the majority of the book is written in is definitely unique and creative. I enjoy the fact that the author tied true biographical events and self discovery into the process as it made for very interesting reading. “Messiah Interviews: Belonging to God.” is recommended for those who enjoy books on religion, spirituality, and self-examination, intermixed with an element of fiction.
Jerry J. Pollock, Ph. D.
ISBN 9780981721200
Reviewed by Kam Aures for Rebeccas Reads (9/08)
"Messiah Interviews: Belonging to God" is an interesting mix of fact and fiction. As stated in the Publisher's note in the opening pages, "All of the first chapters, with the exception of the My Blue Heaven chapter in the Yesterday section, refer to true biographical events. The biblical characters described in the Today and Tomorrow sections are humans and angels of the Hebrew Bible. The Messiah Interviews that the protagonist has with these famous individuals have never taken place, as they are the creation of the author."
I have not read Jerry Pollock's previous book, "Divinely Inspired: Spiritual Awakening of a Soul" so I was unfamiliar with the author's background when I began his current work. However, the pieces quickly came together for me as more and more was revealed and they completely fell into place once the Messiah Interviews began. I found the "biographical events" to be very interesting and revealing once I completely understood them.
The main part of the book focuses on Yoseph being interviewed to see if he "can be the Hebrew Moshiach or Mashiach, the Messiah for humankind." (p. 61). All of this comes about during a session of time line thereapy. Once in an unconscious state, Yoseph is greeted by the archangel Michael at the Third Temple, is told that he is an interview candidate, and so begins the process. The interviewing is conducted by numerous notable figures from the Hebrew Bible such as the angel Gabriel, King David, and Methuselah. The part of the interviews that I enjoyed the most was when Moses asks Yoseph to recite The Ten Commandments and to "dig deep into your iniquities" (p. 184). I found his answers and reflections to be very well thought out and intriguing.
The interview form that the majority of the book is written in is definitely unique and creative. I enjoy the fact that the author tied true biographical events and self discovery into the process as it made for very interesting reading. “Messiah Interviews: Belonging to God.” is recommended for those who enjoy books on religion, spirituality, and self-examination, intermixed with an element of fiction.
November 17, 2008
Messiah Interviews: Belonging to God
Jerry J. Pollock, Ph. D.
ISBN 9780981721200
Reviewed by Kam Aures for Rebeccas Reads (9/08)
"Messiah Interviews: Belonging to God" is an interesting mix of fact and fiction. As stated in the Publisher's note in the opening pages, "All of the first chapters, with the exception of the My Blue Heaven chapter in the Yesterday section, refer to true biographical events. The biblical characters described in the Today and Tomorrow sections are humans and angels of the Hebrew Bible. The Messiah Interviews that the protagonist has with these famous individuals have never taken place, as they are the creation of the author."
I have not read Jerry Pollock's previous book, "Divinely Inspired: Spiritual Awakening of a Soul" so I was unfamiliar with the author's background when I began his current work. However, the pieces quickly came together for me as more and more was revealed and they completely fell into place once the Messiah Interviews began. I found the "biographical events" to be very interesting and revealing once I completely understood them.
The main part of the book focuses on Yoseph being interviewed to see if he "can be the Hebrew Moshiach or Mashiach, the Messiah for humankind." (p. 61). All of this comes about during a session of time line thereapy. Once in an unconscious state, Yoseph is greeted by the archangel Michael at the Third Temple, is told that he is an interview candidate, and so begins the process. The interviewing is conducted by numerous notable figures from the Hebrew Bible such as the angel Gabriel, King David, and Methuselah. The part of the interviews that I enjoyed the most was when Moses asks Yoseph to recite The Ten Commandments and to "dig deep into your iniquities" (p. 184). I found his answers and reflections to be very well thought out and intriguing.
The interview form that the majority of the book is written in is definitely unique and creative. I enjoy the fact that the author tied true biographical events and self discovery into the process as it made for very interesting reading. “Messiah Interviews: Belonging to God.” is recommended for those who enjoy books on religion, spirituality, and self-examination, intermixed with an element of fiction.
Jerry J. Pollock, Ph. D.
ISBN 9780981721200
Reviewed by Kam Aures for Rebeccas Reads (9/08)
"Messiah Interviews: Belonging to God" is an interesting mix of fact and fiction. As stated in the Publisher's note in the opening pages, "All of the first chapters, with the exception of the My Blue Heaven chapter in the Yesterday section, refer to true biographical events. The biblical characters described in the Today and Tomorrow sections are humans and angels of the Hebrew Bible. The Messiah Interviews that the protagonist has with these famous individuals have never taken place, as they are the creation of the author."
I have not read Jerry Pollock's previous book, "Divinely Inspired: Spiritual Awakening of a Soul" so I was unfamiliar with the author's background when I began his current work. However, the pieces quickly came together for me as more and more was revealed and they completely fell into place once the Messiah Interviews began. I found the "biographical events" to be very interesting and revealing once I completely understood them.
The main part of the book focuses on Yoseph being interviewed to see if he "can be the Hebrew Moshiach or Mashiach, the Messiah for humankind." (p. 61). All of this comes about during a session of time line thereapy. Once in an unconscious state, Yoseph is greeted by the archangel Michael at the Third Temple, is told that he is an interview candidate, and so begins the process. The interviewing is conducted by numerous notable figures from the Hebrew Bible such as the angel Gabriel, King David, and Methuselah. The part of the interviews that I enjoyed the most was when Moses asks Yoseph to recite The Ten Commandments and to "dig deep into your iniquities" (p. 184). I found his answers and reflections to be very well thought out and intriguing.
The interview form that the majority of the book is written in is definitely unique and creative. I enjoy the fact that the author tied true biographical events and self discovery into the process as it made for very interesting reading. “Messiah Interviews: Belonging to God.” is recommended for those who enjoy books on religion, spirituality, and self-examination, intermixed with an element of fiction.
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