Bible Code related Book Reviews/Critiques
Torah Codes: A glimpse into the infinite New in September 2005, this is an excellent Bible codes book by Professor Robert Haralick (chairman of the International Torah Codes Society), Professor Eliyahu Rips (renowned Bible codes researcher) and Rabbi Matityahu Glazerson. It is in large hardcover (9" x 12"), and is in full color throughout. That makes it a little pricier, but for those doing any codes research themselves, this is a must have book. Buy it.
Bible Code Bombshell: Compelling Scientific Evidence That God Authored the Bible
Revised and expanded book by a new publisher in June 2005. Ed Sherman
presents compelling evidence, via Bible code findings that are
complete sentences, that the skeptics are wrong. Anyone interested
in the Bible code ought to buy and read this book.
Ark Code
by Barry Steven Roffman, in March 2004. It pioneers a new concept in
the Bible codes--use of code matrices as maps. The book presents an
overview of all theories about where the ark of the covenant could be
located, and then promotes a new hidden location found in the Bible code
maps. If you're interested in the ark of the covenant, then this book
will be of high interest to you.
NEPHILIM: the Fallen Ones
by Walter Keith York, in October 2003. Advanced Bible codes in a
thrilling mystery novel. Walter's Bible code matrices use phrases and
sentences--resulting in high statistical significance. The book is about
a secret government black project, and the Nephilim, in a modern
setting. Readers all like the book's fast-paced action.
Cosmic Codes: Hidden Messages From the Edge of Eternity
by Chuck Missler. A book with strengths and shortcomings. Published in
1999, I recommend the book highly as a good book on
apologetics, but it's somewhat Bible code lite. An interesting read on macrocodes, metacodes, microcodes, etc.
September 11 is in the Bible Code
By Dr. Larry Mitcham with Clifford & Barbara Wilson. Larry's first book on the Bible code, it was published
in 2002. September 11 is a large size book with color used throughout. Dr. Mitcham approaches the subject of the Bible
code from a christian point of view and has matrixes on a variety of subjects.
Bible Code II: The Countdown
By Michael Drosnin. The book came out in Hardcover in 2002 and
Papercover in late 2003. Mr. Drosnin's 2nd book on the Bible codes, it
was not the blockbuster seller of his first book. He writes well and
provides an interesting read. The matrices are somewhat statistically
significant, with some phrases as ELS terms. Worth reading as an
historical part of the Bible codes category of books.
Future Prospects of the World
By Joseph Noah. Published in 2002, the book has many predictive matrices. However, all matrices in the book
are simplistic, with single word terms (and usually 3 and 4-letter terms). It has some interesting portions
that come from neither a Jewish nor Christian perspective. This book obviously has interest for non-mainstream
and New Agers, who are looking for teachings in their own genre.
The Genesis Factor: The Amazing Mysteries of the Bible Codes
By Yacov Rambsel, written from a christian point of view, this book was published in mid 2000. Yacov furthers his view
of the codes, that underlying the messianic prophecies are code terms identifying the Messiah by name. The book flows well and
is Yacov's best written book in the Bible codes to date.
Decoding the Bible Code: Can We Trust the Message?
By Dr. John Weldon with Clifford and Barbara Wilson in 1998. A well-written book that raises far more questions than it answers.
It raised legitimate questions that Bible code researchers need to answer at some point
(largely answered since 1998).
Who Wrote the Bible Code By Dr.
Randall Ingermanson in 1999. An attempt by a christian physicist to disprove the Bible code. Of course he doesn't
do that, but it is an excellent book which focuses research appropriately. Read why his book uses straw-man arguments.
Recent code developments using phrases and sentences in the codes, show how wrong Dr. Ingermanson was in his claims.
His Name Is Jesus: The Mysterious Yeshua Codes
The second book on the Bible codes by the late Yacov Rambsel; it was published in 1997 and 1999. Yacov proceeds to
try and show evidence for his theory that the Bible code and the surface text of the Bible are tightly tied together.
That may be true only for certain thematic categories of Bible code matrixes. Yacov's writing improves with each book.
The Bible Code: Fact or Fake?
By Phil Stanton in 1997. The review/critique of this book shows that Phil Stanton is selling false goods and
erroneous scholarship. This was a bandwagon book written solely to cash in on the popularity of The Bible Code,
by Michael Drosnin. Look at the evidence yourself. Don't buy.
Yeshua: The Name of Jesus Revealed in the Old Testament
By Yacov Rambsel, published in 1996. His methods have been far surpassed by later codes research. Yacov Rambsel is a
man who loves God and loves the Bible. If you are looking for an up-to-date Bible codes book, this would not be it.
Look at his 2nd or 3rd book instead.
The Bible Code
By Michael Drosnin, published in 1997. It became the #1 worldwide best-seller and is a book anyone interested in the
Bible codes ought to read. Yes, we have progressed much further in the code than as shown in Drosnin's book, and his
musings that perhaps aliens wrote the code is absurd; but Drosnin's and Satinover's books are required reading for
the beginner in the codes.
Cracking the Bible Code
By Jeffrey Satinover, published around the beginning of 1998. This book provides the best background material on
the very basic level development of the Bible code from ancient, closely-held jewish teachings. Almost everyone
I know likes this book, since it is well-written, THE source for background on the code, and a great intro to the
Bible code.
The Bible Code: A Journey to Judgment Day
By Dan Harlap in 2001. Written from an orthodox jewish viewpoint, it explores some issues in the Bible code quite
different than those held by christians. I see the book more as entertainment than as a teaching tool
on the codes; and the storyline flows well, reflecting Dan's past experience in journalism.
The Mysterious Bible Codes
By Grant Jeffrey in 1998/1999. A book that shows some of the Bible code findings that Grant Jeffrey uses in his
in-person presentations. He has a few basic level and interesting Hebrew matrixes which makes the book worthwhile.
His attempt to claim a Greek NT code by finding a couple of words is pathetic. You can find this book at 80% off in
price.
Book Reviews related to Music Codes
Music Spirit and the Keys to Prophecy: Restoring the Sacred Art
By R.S. James, published in 2002. A skilled classically trained musician, Roger James is scoring the text
of the Torah and Tanakh using the original music notation (te'amim) to resurrect the complete orchestral music as used at the ancient
Temple. He applies understanding from music to tackle prophecy topics in his book. Roger is applying the ground-breaking
discoveries by the late Suzanne Haik-Vantoura.
The Music of the Bible Revealed
By Suzanne Haik-Vantoura, translated to English by Dennis M. Weber, and published in 1991. THE classic work which
rediscovered the entire system of musical notation in the massoretic Hebrew text (te'amim). This is a complete
system (with the nikud) beside the vowelization marks in the Hebrew text. Background type material for a possible
music codes. (not light material).
Healing Codes for the Biological Apocalypse
By Leonard G. Horowitz, Joseph Puleo, & Joseph E. Barber. A large book of over 500 pages, this 1999 book explores
the use of tones and music in healing and health. The authors propose that the ancient corrected music scale (not the
modern music scale) is a key to body health. Mystical in origin, Dr. Joseph Puleo claims divine revelation from an
angel for knowledge of the tie between music and health. It is also about drug company conspiracies.