I wanted to read this book after seeing the author do an interview on TV. Joel Rosenburg took a complex subject and wrote a book that I could easily understand. I am recommending this book to my friends because we all need to be aware of what is going on in the Middle East in regards to Israel. People need to know what we may be facing in the near future.

Epicenter: Why the Current Rumblings in the Middle East Will Change Your Future

Anyone who has been saying "What on Earth is going on..." needs to read this book. It amazes me that Joel has such a clear understanding of the geopolitical events that are now shaping our economy, our body politic, and our country. It is becoming increasing clear that we are rushing headlong toward the days prophicized in the many books of the Bible. But even if you feel that the Bible is just stories, I strongly recommend that you read Joel's book because "it's happening all around us ...". Even secular forecasters are pointing out many of the happenings that Joel has penned. Lucky for those of us who have read this book that Joel uses that "Third Lense ... If you read nothing else about the Middle East or the times we are living in - you MUST read this book!

Excellent! A must read! Joel is definitely in tune with today's current events and the Bible's prophetic events.

Joel Rosenberg's "Epicenter" is absolutely the best explication of the Book of Ezekiel I have ever read! Also, one of a kind!

Mr. Rosenberg--a true Jew for Jesus (and how many of *those* do we have these days, after Roman Catholicism, Martin Luther, and the Holocaust?!)--tackles the greatest metaphysical problem of our time, known as the Immanence of God - where in the world is He?

Not only has this question long puzzled theologians, it has given rise to irreverent jokes (e.g., "I found Jesus! He was behind the couch!").

Rosenberg knows that if you want to see God, you must seek Him out. Even then, it's like asking to see the doctor in the Emergency Room of a U.S. hospital: No matter how bad off you are, you will have to wait. (Worst-case scenario: a nurse finally says, "Okay, you can see the Doctor now." But she's mistaken, you can't see the Doctor at all because by that time, you're already dead.)

A few patient individuals since Abraham's day have seen the Lord without having to wait until death. The prophet Ezekiel, for one, was granted an eyeball-to-eyeball with Yahveh after just six years of prayerful pleading.

Ezekiel, as Mr. Rosenberg reminds us, is the first holy prophet whom God called "the Son of Man" (Jesus being the second). Ezekiel's ministry extended from 595 - 573 BCE, and he is the only Old Testament prophet to merit mention in The Guiness Book of World Records: Ezekiel once lay on his side for 390 days, eating bread made from the Lord's own dictated recipe: flour, water, yeast, and cow-poop. (The original recipe called for human excrement, but God finally allowed Ezekiel, who was squeamish, to substitute cow-pies for human turds: it's in the Bible, you can look it up; but I hope you never get that hungry [Ezek. 4:9-15]).

Ezekiel's meeting with the incarnate Yahveh came when the prophet least expected it, during afternoon snack-time with the Jewish elders -- none of whom was willing, however, to try one of Ezekiel's chocolate-chip muffins.

In the sixth year, in the sixth month, on the fifth day of the month, as I sat in mine house, and the Jewish elders sat before me, the hand of the LORD God fell there upon me. I saw Him coming, a radiant figure - and when I looked up, lo! from His burning loins downward, He was like flaming fire! And above the waist, He was the color of bright amber. (Ezek. 8:1-2)

The Jewish elders did not look up Yahweh's skirts, as Ezekiel did. They did not even see the Lord come or go. They noticed only that their friend Ezekiel, "the Son of Man," suddenly (*poof*) disappeared; and the elders were sore amazed.

The Lord had snatched Ezekiel by a lock of his long, rather dirty, somewhat tangled hair, and hoisted him high above the streets of Jerusalem.

"Son of Man," said Yahveh, "do you see what they are doing down there - the utterly detestable things that the people of Israel are doing?" (Ezek. 8:3).

Ezekiel looked down. The first thing he saw was that his mystified houseguests - the Jewish elders - had ventured out into the street, to search for him. One of the elders pointed. The rest looked up. They saw him. They waved. Ezekiel modestly tucked his robes between his thighs, so that they could not look up his skirts and see his loins. But he did not wave back at them because he was distracted and appalled by what else he saw: the prophet of God (or "Son of Man," as God always called Ezekiel) espied the Jews of Israel, on rooftops all over the city, performing such human abominations, such whoring and sodomy and gormandizing, such idol-worship and such Sabbath-breaking and such nude sun-bathing, as made him want to vomit.

"Do you see this, Son of Man?" said Yahveh. Ezekiel nodded. "Lo, you shall see things that are even more detestable than this!" (Ezek. 8:6). And the Lord was thinking at that precise moment of the Internet--2,000 years before it happened!

Needless to say, Mr. Rosenberg has some pretty detestable things to show us. I'm not going to tell you what those things are: but if you want to find out, buy Joel Rosenberg's "Epicenter"! You won't be disappointed!

- L.

This is a excellent book on the subject matter at hand. Joel hits another one out of the park!

Epicenter: Why the Current Rumblings in the Middle East Will Change Your FutureThis book was excellent. It really gets you thinking about the connections between current events and prophecies.

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I found I couldn't put the book down. Everyday headlines seem to coincide with the next chapter of the book. The author does a great job of correlating current events with Bible prophecy. We've bought three copies so far - we keep sharing them with others. Everyone who is interested in the future should read this book!

Joel Rosenberg is one of the most insightful scholars in the world today. Epicenter is a must read at this time in history when signs of the times indicate that the world as we know it is radically changing. Joel has researched his topic thoroughly. He is well known among both US and Israeli government officials as wise and discerning of the times we live in. Waste no time - read this book and get the inside story!The Ezekiel Option (Political Thrillers Series #3)....

This book is a must read for all who are interested in where we are as it relates to Bible prophecy. What an eye opener! After reading this book you will never view the news the same way again.

Joel Rosenberg has a remarkable discernment regarding the latest developments in the Middle East and what that really means in light of holy Scripture. I was most intrigued by his interpretations of biblical prophecies and how they line up with what is happening in the Middle East. I think this is a book everyone should read just to be better informed about what is happening and will likely happen in the near future in that area of the world.

Book written by Joel Rosenberg, Orthodox Jew turned Baptist. He draws on both his Jewish heritage and his Christian knowledge to compare what is happening in current world affairs to many bible prophecies which he believes points to those current world events. Well researched, and written so the average person not trained in theology can understand.
It is a true eye-opener to the affairs of the current times. No previous knowledge in Bible study needed. Good to have any bible handy to read passages as they are referred to while reading the book. For everyone regardless of faith or no faith.

This is such a well written and informative book based on The Word of God regarding Ezekiel 39 & 39. I love the Bible and how Joel takes God's word and intertwines it with what is happening in the world today, and also through the many wonderful interviews he was able to obtain with prominent leaders. I read this book twice, and reference it from time to time. God Bless, Joel.

IF YOUR ON THE FENCE ON HOW TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING ELECTION. ITS IMPERITIVE YOU READ THIS BOOK.

I have not finished the Epicenter yet but what I have read is amazing. I look forward to finishing the book and reading more books written by this author.

Absolutely the best book I have read in years. Rosenberg explains in simple terms current events and their effect on our future. He is an amazing author.

Fascinating. Believable. Couldn't put it down.
However, I wish I had known that this was coming out in an updated version. I would have waited, since the all of the original was included in 2.0.

I was so fascinated with the accuracy of information in this book that I was practically unable to stop reading. The author presents the facts in such an interesting manner that it is not in any way dry. It should be broadcast from the housetops as a wake-up call for all America!

I bought this book and could hardly put it down. I liked the way the author wrote. He didn't say this is the way things will happen, just gave you the situation of the world and what options could be on the horizon. It was thought provoking and he left it up to the reader to decide for themselves the different senerios that could take place. Looks like Joel was "right on" with his observations. I am anxiously awaiting his next non-fiction book, Epicenter 2.0. This book was so good, I bought the DVD to share with others. I won't loan out the book.

This book is extremely interesting. I am having a hard time laying it down. I would highly recommend this book if you are interested in prophecy.

Excellent journalism. Joel is qualified to share his knowledge and opinions about the future in the middle east. Every American that is interested in the future of this country needs to digest this book from cover to cover.

Another Joel Rosenberg page-turner. If you don't read another book this year, this is an absolute must read. A well-documented non-fiction thriller will reveal what's really happening in the Middle East, politics and the world and why these things are taking place as they are and what to watch for. This may influence your choice for the next President of the U.S. as it well should. There's a sense of urgency in sharing this book with family and friends because it's about our future as well as that of our children's if they are to have one.

This book is so very current with what is going on in the middle east. It is truly amazing how accurate Joel C. Rosenberg is with the events taking place in Iran and Russia. It is a must read for people interested in what is taking place in Israel.

I appreciate Joel's approach, using the third lens of Scripture to interpret current world events. Great book for anyone interested in keeping a watchful eye out for fulfillments of Biblical prophecies. I can't wait to read Epicenter 2.0!

This book is insane!

If you are a believer in Biblical Prophecy to the point of being blind about anything logical, this book is for you!

There is little to this book accept the belief that everything in the Bible will come to pass and that the one true God, Jesus Christ, will rule the world above all other beliefs of other Gods.

Maybe I'm just stupid, but I feel this is the same sort of propaganda that all religions preach.....that their God is the only true God. In this case, Jesus Christ.

It's sad that the author doesn't skip a beat feeling sorry for the thousands of lives that will be sacrificed in a third world war, if we are so unfortunate to have one. On the contrary, he seems to be anxious for it to begin, as it will result in the second coming of Jesus Christ! It's like, "Oh well, people will die but it's OK because we will have Christ here to make everything right!"

I respect the fact that people have a right to believe what they want, but really....isn't this a little bit over the edge? It does seem that some religious people out there, calling themselves Christians, are just as nutty as the Terrorist that recruit their people to become suicide bombers, in the name of their God.

As for my belief, I think that the mad men of this century are all too willing to bomb each other until only the cock roaches will be left to decide if it was all worth it, and if they will see Jesus Christ, Allah or some other God return to earth.

The author is a fanatic and a nut....trust me on this one.