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Ever since the Creation of Adam and Eve, man has grappled with knowing whether life exists after death. Because humans achieve the possible, while God accomplishes the impossible, only the Creator knows our fate and destiny at the End of Days. Scientist Jerry Pollock weaves his Messiah Interviews story of an imperfect life on Earth with an imaginative account of being interviewed in Heaven to be the Messiah. The writing becomes a testament to Divine morality, and to finding truth and sincerity in one’s heart.
As readers embark on a journey of knowledge and understanding, they’ll join Jerry on an exploration of the implications of biblical history on our modern world. Through a series of unexplainable events, Jerry empowers readers to decide if an additional personal spiritual effort is worth making in this life, in order to possibly gain entrance to an uncertain futuristic Garden of Eden, the Messianic Age. In a process of the dreamlike interviews with biblical personalities¯the angel Gabriel, Methuselah, Chanoch, Seth, King David, Moses, Jacob, Abraham and the prophet Isaiah¯Jerry is forced to bear his soul and his own hidden demons.
As human beings, we are all flawed. That’s how the Creator made us. During the course of reading the book, readers have the opportunity to ponder the improvement of their own imperfections, in order to meet the requirements set out in the Messiah Interviews for admission into a future blissful life at the End of Days. The book is God-centered and discusses, briefly or at length, various topics, including The Ten Commandments, Creation, Evolution, Good and Evil, Primal Therapy, Bipolar Disorder, Resurrection, Aging, Twelve Tribes of Israel, Monotheistic Religions, Third Temple, Messiah, and the Messianic Age.
Editorial reviews:
Paige Lovitt for Reader Views 11/08:
Messiah Interviews
Jerry J. Pollock, Ph.D.
Shechinah Third Temple, Inc. (2009)
ISBN 9780981721200
Reviewed by Paige Lovitt for Reader Views (11/08)
In the “Messiah Interviews” the author takes us on a spiritual journey through his life as Yoseph. He exposes his imperfections, and shows us how he learned from his lessons. We also learn about the trials that he has been faced with in this life. As Yoseph continues on his journey, he discovers that he has been selected, by heavenly beings, to be interviewed to become the Messiah. He is interviewed by the angels Gabriel and Michael, Methuselah, Chanoch, Seth, Kind David, Moses, Jacob, Abraham and Isaiah. These interviewers question him on his faith and beliefs. The Heavenly Beings that were questioning Yoseph were also interviewing other more perfect beings for the role of Messiah. Personally, I felt that Yoseph would be more qualified to lead us into the Messianic Age because of his imperfections and lessons that he experienced through his life.
The Messianic period is to take us into an age of peace. Yoseph discovers that he is ready for this role. By writing this book, he starts us on this journey as we learn and yearn to develop a closer relationship with our Creator. As I read “Messiah Interviews” I learned so much about biblical events and about my own spiritual
beliefs. Previously, I had no knowledge about the Shechinah Third Temple, and limited knowledge
of the Old Testament. It was also interesting for me to learn more about Jewish beliefs. I feel that my knowledge has greatly increased since reading this book, and I find myself interested in learning more. The author, Jerry J. Pollock is a man of science. It was fascinating to see how he combined his scientific knowledge with his spiritual beliefs. This made him even more credible in my eyes.
As Yoseph was interviewed, he teaches us through his answers. As I was contemplating his
responses to some very in-depth questions, I found myself questioning what my own personal
responses would be. I found this to be especially true when I read his answers regarding the Ten Commandments. I found the “Messiah Interviews” by Jerry J. Pollock, Ph.D., to be profoundly thought-provoking and feel that readers who are on their spiritual journey will truly benefit from having read this book.
Kam Aures for Rebeccas Reads (9/08):
Messiah Interviews: Belonging to God
Jerry J. Pollock, Ph. D.
ISBN 9780981721200
Reviewed by Kam Aures for Rebeccas Reads (9/08)
"Messiah Interviews: Belonging to God" is an interesting mix of fact and fiction. As stated in the Publisher's note in the opening pages, "All of the first chapters, with the exception of the My Blue Heaven chapter in the Yesterday section, refer to true biographical events. The biblical characters described in the Today and Tomorrow sections are humans and angels of the Hebrew Bible. The Messiah Interviews that the protagonist has with these famous individuals have never taken place, as they are the creation of the author."
I have not read Jerry Pollock's previous book, "Divinely Inspired: Spiritual Awakening of a Soul" so I was unfamiliar with the author's background when I began his current work. However, the pieces quickly came together for me as more and more was revealed and they completely fell into place once the Messiah Interviews began. I found the "biographical events" to be very interesting and revealing once I completely understood them.
The main part of the book focuses on Yoseph being interviewed to see if he "can be the Hebrew Moshiach or Mashiach, the Messiah for humankind." (p. 61). All of this comes about during a session of time line thereapy. Once in an unconscious state, Yoseph is greeted by the archangel Michael at the Third Temple, is told that he is an interview candidate, and so begins the process. The interviewing is conducted by numerous notable figures from the Hebrew Bible such as the angel Gabriel, King David, and Methuselah. The part of the interviews that I enjoyed the most was when Moses asks Yoseph to recite The Ten Commandments and to "dig deep into your iniquities" (p. 184). I found his answers and reflections to be very well thought out and intriguing.
The interview form that the majority of the book is written in is definitely unique and creative. I enjoy the fact that the author tied true biographical events and self discovery into the process as it made for very interesting reading. “Messiah Interviews: Belonging to God.” is recommended for those who enjoy books on religion, spirituality, and self-examination, intermixed with an element of fiction.
Midwest Book Review (11/08):
*****
“What lies in the future of humanity after it breathes its final breath? ‘Messiah Interviews: Belonging to God’ is Jerry Pollock’s spiritual journey of dealing with the uncertainty of what awaits him at the ultimate end of the road. Calling for readers to make their own choices, he offers his opinion on the matter and hopes to give food for thought when deciding. ‘Messiah Interviews’ is a different sort of book on the afterlife, highly recommended.”
Reviewed by Midwest Book Review (11/2008)
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