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Testing the New Testament: The Case Against the “New Testament”, Jesus Christ and the Christian Narrative
An uncompromisingly critical look into the founding literature of Christianity, from its roots in the Old Testament to a thorough analysis of its depicted historical events.
When exactly was the New Testament written? Was Mary Magdalene really a virgin? Could the apostles be considered reliable narrators?
The base of the Christian faith lies with the New Testament being a holy, unequivocal text on the divinity of Jesus of Nazareth. But is it possible that just like many historical documents from that period in time, the King James Bible was exposed to more than just religious zeal?
In great detail accompanied by the original Hebrew of both versions of the Bible, author Ey-Al Cohen brings a provocative argument as to the validity of the New Testament’s position as a holy text, choosing instead to present it unapologetically at face as a written account, rewritten, translated and copied over centuries, and influenced by political powers, cultural differences, and above all – human error.
A must-read book for any Christian who wishes to find the truth behind the holy texts.
When exactly was the New Testament written? Was Mary Magdalene really a virgin? Could the apostles be considered reliable narrators?
The base of the Christian faith lies with the New Testament being a holy, unequivocal text on the divinity of Jesus of Nazareth. But is it possible that just like many historical documents from that period in time, the King James Bible was exposed to more than just religious zeal?
In great detail accompanied by the original Hebrew of both versions of the Bible, author Ey-Al Cohen brings a provocative argument as to the validity of the New Testament’s position as a holy text, choosing instead to present it unapologetically at face as a written account, rewritten, translated and copied over centuries, and influenced by political powers, cultural differences, and above all – human error.
A must-read book for any Christian who wishes to find the truth behind the holy texts.
311 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 7, 2022
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September 24, 2022
Insightful Testimony
The author sites many of the contradictions found in the modern Bible and compared and contrasts them with what he calls the actual translations of the Tanach. I cannot fault not disagree with his analysis without being able to translate the original writings myself. Regardless, his thesis is compelling and makes one reflect on his or her religious beliefs. A Five Star of it wasn't for so many repeats throughout a long treatise.
The author sites many of the contradictions found in the modern Bible and compared and contrasts them with what he calls the actual translations of the Tanach. I cannot fault not disagree with his analysis without being able to translate the original writings myself. Regardless, his thesis is compelling and makes one reflect on his or her religious beliefs. A Five Star of it wasn't for so many repeats throughout a long treatise.
September 22, 2022
An in-depth examination with clear and concise references.
September 7, 2026
A Poorly Researched Judaic Rant
The book was disappointing from many perspectives, not the least of which is a solid theological foundation. The author, who from what I could discover, has no theological training, attacks a mishmash of religious practices that have little or nothing to do with biblical Christianity. He deliberately bolsters his argument using debunked claims that challenge the authenticity of the New Testament Canon. Don't waste your time or money on this drivel; instead read a thoroughly researched book like, The Case for Christ, and then draw your own conclusions.
The book was disappointing from many perspectives, not the least of which is a solid theological foundation. The author, who from what I could discover, has no theological training, attacks a mishmash of religious practices that have little or nothing to do with biblical Christianity. He deliberately bolsters his argument using debunked claims that challenge the authenticity of the New Testament Canon. Don't waste your time or money on this drivel; instead read a thoroughly researched book like, The Case for Christ, and then draw your own conclusions.
June 22, 2022
Food for thought – always healthy!
Israeli author Ey-Al Cohen enjoys a career as a musician (guitar), composer, recording artists and producer, and now a writer. TESTING THE NEW TESTAMENT is his debut publication.
Cohen states his purpose in writing this controversial but interesting book by stating, ‘This book is neither missionary nor aimed at convincing anyone to convert to Judaism, and is intended purely for challenging the New Testament as a divine doctrine, the word of God, as a holy scripture or as genuine truth; for challenging what has been written about Jesus of Nazareth and Christianity over the generations, and aims to reveal their true faces. Similarly, the word Tanach in this book refers to the Torah, the Prophets, and the writings (Tanach being the Hebrew acronym for these three categories of the Scriptures), and does not refer to the Bible, which also includes the New Testament.’
It is refreshing to encounter a man who has committed his energies to researching the Bible, uncovering age old questions that have provided unresolved ‘mysteries’ or conundrums for generations – ‘facts’ that Christians must believe based on faith. Cohen addresses these with his scholarly manner, beginning with variations on concepts in the Torah/Old Testament and progressing through the entire New Testament, offering information about the validity of the ‘divine document,’ its authors, distortion and mistakes in timing and events, the events in the life of Jesus and the behaviors, crucifixion/entombment/resurrection (the many variations of these events in the four gospels), and the division between Judaism and Christianity from the time of Jesus through the Crusades, Spanish Inquisition, the Holocaust, anti-Semitism, and the World Council of Churches. His final chapter explores ‘the tremendous suffering caused by the Christian countries to the rest of the world,’ particularly the sign of the cross!
While many readers will find the writing darkly slanted against Christianity and the ‘traditional’ belief in the Bible, the book offers alternative thinking about the oldest book in the world. A fascinating and daring publication!
Israeli author Ey-Al Cohen enjoys a career as a musician (guitar), composer, recording artists and producer, and now a writer. TESTING THE NEW TESTAMENT is his debut publication.
Cohen states his purpose in writing this controversial but interesting book by stating, ‘This book is neither missionary nor aimed at convincing anyone to convert to Judaism, and is intended purely for challenging the New Testament as a divine doctrine, the word of God, as a holy scripture or as genuine truth; for challenging what has been written about Jesus of Nazareth and Christianity over the generations, and aims to reveal their true faces. Similarly, the word Tanach in this book refers to the Torah, the Prophets, and the writings (Tanach being the Hebrew acronym for these three categories of the Scriptures), and does not refer to the Bible, which also includes the New Testament.’
It is refreshing to encounter a man who has committed his energies to researching the Bible, uncovering age old questions that have provided unresolved ‘mysteries’ or conundrums for generations – ‘facts’ that Christians must believe based on faith. Cohen addresses these with his scholarly manner, beginning with variations on concepts in the Torah/Old Testament and progressing through the entire New Testament, offering information about the validity of the ‘divine document,’ its authors, distortion and mistakes in timing and events, the events in the life of Jesus and the behaviors, crucifixion/entombment/resurrection (the many variations of these events in the four gospels), and the division between Judaism and Christianity from the time of Jesus through the Crusades, Spanish Inquisition, the Holocaust, anti-Semitism, and the World Council of Churches. His final chapter explores ‘the tremendous suffering caused by the Christian countries to the rest of the world,’ particularly the sign of the cross!
While many readers will find the writing darkly slanted against Christianity and the ‘traditional’ belief in the Bible, the book offers alternative thinking about the oldest book in the world. A fascinating and daring publication!
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