Saturday, April 11, 2009

Hebrew Roots, Homeschooling, and the Kabbalah

Here is a new post from Joyfully Growing in Grace, which addresses a book often used in home fellowships affiliated with the Hebrew Roots and homeschooling networks. The book teaches Kabbalah, entitled The Family Guide to Biblical Holidays. Here is the review from Amazon, which the article from JGG references:

I was extremely disappointed with this particular item. The cost of the book is not worth it. The authors claim to make efforts to educate people on the biblical feasts, but have included an immense amount of information that is rooted in cabala [Kabbalah] without addressing it as such. As a parent who purchased this book in order to supplement the teaching of Truth, I was dumbfounded by the authors lack of research concerning the roots of certain celebration practices. My own elementary school children were able to pick apart the errors in teaching and doctrinal half truths. This book should come with a warning label. If you are pursuing information on practicing biblical feasts the Jewish way: Buy. If you are interested in information on Biblical feasts: Walk! Just as there are many pagan traditions in “Christian” holidays, there are just as many pagan traditions in the “Jewish” holidays. Buyer be aware.