The Revelation of Bethlehem
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-It was a night for watching, and never were the myriad stars brighter. Most of my children were fast asleep, but towards the south near Hebron and close to Migdal-Eder, a few shepherds huddled near a fire keeping watch over their flock. They were men from BethZur, a small village not far from me, whose inhabitants were Calebites.Far below a young mother swaddled her infant, while two strong hands emptied grain from a manger into the hungry mouths of an ox and a donkey. -While all things were in quiet silence, and that night was in the midst of her swift course, there was heard the cry of a newborn babe and the heavens above broke forth with loud shouts of joy. At that very moment I saw the gates of Paradise opening and heard someone call me by my old name: “Ephrathah.” Before I had time to reply, I heard it again: “Ephrathah,” and no sooner did I say: “Here I am,” than I found myself inside a garden. -Far below a young mother swaddled her infant, while two strong hands emptied grain from a manger into the hungry mouths of an ox and a donkey.
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What is it that is revealed in the Revelation of Bethlehem? This fascinating book discusses the meaning of the name "Bethlehem" and explains why the Messiah was born in this little town. The format combines short meditations on the Birth of Christ with detailed explanations of certain points, which are gathered together as footnotes in sections called The Grain Bins. The information brought forth in this work includes such accounts as: 1. The reason why the village of Ephrathah had its name changed to Bethlehem. 2. The reason why Caleb chose the city of Hebron as hi portion, and the relationship between the city of Bethlehem and the Calebites: the "dog" clan offshoot of the tribe of Judah. 3. The possible Calebite ancestry of King David. 4. The native origins of the shepherds. 5. The reason why Adam was brought into the Garden of Eden and the two stages of mankind. 6. The meaning of suffering. 7. The hidden reason behind the flight; to Egypt and the return to the Holy Land. The author is a Scripture scholar who brings a wealth of material to light in this study, helping the reader to discover some interesting details about the birth of Christ which will make the infancy narratives even more meaningful.
About the Author
Doctor and Surgeon who gave up a horse ranch in Montana to become a missionary doctor in Dominica and then the Zululand. He sold his ranch and bought 2 - 4 wheel drives and medical equipment and spent 5 years as a missionary doctor. He became a hermit and writer and spent the last 30 + years in Rogersville NB Canada where he is now laid to rest.