The Fence of Salvation

Title: The Fence of Salvation
An Allegory of Hebrew and Aramaic Word Pictures
By: Janet M. Magiera (Light of the Word Ministry)
A CBM Christian Book Review
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The Fence of Salvation: An Allegory of Hebrew and Aramaic Word Pictures by Janet M. Magiera answers many questions from a biblical viewpoint through explanation of the Hebrew and Aramaic concepts, alphabet, and root verb meanings. This is a fascinating way to grasp key Christian concepts when reading the Bible. When one understands the original language and/or meaning, the truth unfolds. With insight and encouragement, the author has put together a well-done and beautiful book. As the author states, there are many instances when one reads the Bible and perhaps certain concepts and phrases are not easily understood. With the usage, interpretation, and application of the Hebraic and Aramaic context, key concepts, phrases, and words are more readily understood. A word picture develops from the Hebrew and Aramaic language, which will give a fuller comprehension that strengthen faith and understanding of salvation in God, His power and nature.

Each short chapter begins with a pictograph with explanations and Scripture, along with a summarization for better understanding. With pictures and examples of the Hebrew alphabet, one will come to understand a beginning of how the language and letters are put together. Readers will come to a deeper appreciation and understanding. Salvation in the Lord God represents a place of rest, a place of safety, provision, protection, and security. This concept is paramount to understanding Jesus’ as the Good Shepherd and His pleasant boundary lines that He has provided for all.

Within this book, the author has done an immense amount of research and gathering to be able to present this book to the Christian community. She has analyized Hebrew Old Testament Aramaic Peshittta New Testament in her book because they are primary sources. She writes that considering that the Bible was written by men who spoke Hebrew and Aramaic languages, the understanding of their language is pivotal to the understanding of the full text. By understanding the culture as well gives a better understanding of the mindsets of the men who wrote the Bible. Thus, the author has included these views. Readers will gain “a firmer foundation of their faith.”

The author inspires readers in, “We can gain insights into the key words of Christianity by examining the word pictures of the words and seeing their corresponding actions. Word pictures are a great way to communicate concepts.” Her hope in presenting such a book is so that faith, knowledge, and belief are enhanced in the knowledge of seeking and becoming more like the Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She also desires that all would have the eyes of your heart open, “…so that you would know the hope of his calling and what is the wealth of the glory of his inheritance in the holy [ones].” (Ephesians 1:18)

A wonderfully explorative and life-giving study! You may get your copy of The Fence of Salvation at Amazon or in Kindle as a download.