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The Atonement Clock

Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2017 11:14 pm
by Ged
In 1859 a Jewish scholar, Benedict Zuckermann published a table of sabbatical years in ancient times. He based his conclusions on a variety of sources such as the book of Maccabees and Josephus. In one example he cites an exemption Alexander the Great granted Jews concerning payment of tax every seventh year. Apparently it occurred once at the time Alexander conquered Gaza. With examples like this Zuckermann charted the seven year cycle. (Shemitah) Like Zuckermann’s earlier work, ‘The Atonement Clock’ deals with the Sabbatic/Jubilee countdown. But new information (archaeology and astronomy) reveals a stunning convergence of data to Messiah, Jesus of Nazareth. The Jubilee (Yovel) was not lost as previously supposed.

This post is to advise that ‘The Atonement Clock’ is now available as an E-publication on the Internet here. The E-pub has the same text as the original hard copy editions, except that the reference margin has been omitted due to screen limitations in small reading devices.

In publishing an edition for E-readers, this book is now available at a more affordable price than what has ever been possible before. It will retail for $8.00, but for the month of August will be less than 1/2 price. (approx $4.00 depending on currency) I’m making this offer to forum members, but you are welcome to invite your friends to take advantage of the special too.

I’ve tried not to spam my friends, so I won’t overdo the self-promotion. However, the research here has revolutionised my understanding of Messianic prophecy, and I want to share it. Naturally, I'd like to discuss with anyone who wants too.

Ged

Re: The Atonement Clock

Posted: Sun Aug 06, 2017 7:45 pm
by Secret Alias
You are aware that Samaritans continue to calculate and live by sabbatical cycles? As such I would assume - if I was to take your work seriously - that you have consulted with the literature pertaining to the Samaritan use of Sabbatical cycles.

Re: The Atonement Clock

Posted: Mon Aug 07, 2017 7:10 pm
by Ged
Yes, I am aware. Apart from minor differences the Jews and Samaritans followed the same cycle. I found Jewish writings contained the most chronological information. However, one snippet of Samaritan history showed its sabbath on the same year as their Jewish counterparts.

In 332 BC they requested Alexander that they be exempt from taxes because it was their sabbatical year. (Josephus Ant. 11.8.6, cf. 9.14.3). 332 BC also shows on Zuckermanns charts as a Sabbatical. My calculations find the same.

Re: The Atonement Clock

Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2017 6:06 am
by Secret Alias
But that's one datum. Abul Fath has many more references to sabbatical years. It might complicate the issue but that's life my friend