Biblical Study of the Pentateuch

By John Hozvicka

Biblical Study of the Pentateuch is a complete study book for the serious Bible student of the Jewish Torah, of all the most important events, person, history, rites, stories, and the laws found in the five books of Moses. It's written in simple English language for easy reading, and you will need to use your Bible as you study from this eBook for you will go book by book, chapter by chapter, and verse by verse as you study the Torah. In this book you will find that it is full of commentary that will stimulate your intellect; and make you think on new enlighten thoughts on various subjects.

• Language: English
• Publisher: John Hozvicka
• Release date: Jul 30, 2021
• ISBN: 9798201908126

John Hozvicka

Life Experiences: * Private investor in the Stock Market since 1979 * First president of the “PPG” (Partners for Profit and Growth) investment club 1997-1999 * Financial Planning Specialist Diploma March 30, 2001, from The School of Financial Planning, subsidiary of Professional Career Development Institute. * Paralegal Diploma from Black Stone Career Institute Jan. 25, 2009 * J and J Holding Company, senior portfolio manager 2009-2011 * Author of “Stock Investing 101” training manual (you can purchase a copy go to the digital product page) * CEO of Financial Concepts & Solutions LLC  2012-present *University of Metaphysics: Studio City, California, Bachelor of  Metaphysical Science 1986 *Lafayette University, Doctorate of Science Degree in "Science"1989 *St. Anthony’s Seminary (Orthodox), Bachelor of Art degree in Theology 1989 *Agape of Jesus Seminary, Honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree 1991  

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Biblical Study

Of

The Pentateuch

The Five Books of Moses

A Survey of the Jewish Torah

Copyrighted-© 2021

By

His Holiness

Dr. +John Paul Hozvicka SCJ, D.D.

Teacher of the Holy Scriptures

Patriarch

Financial Concepts & Solutions LLC

Published

In

The United States

2021

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To see good in the world is to be awaken unto the Lord

Authors Statement

I am moved to express my thoughts about my writings and the book reviews done on them. First, I type with one finger so I may have typing errors. Second, a poor author can’t always afford to have professional editors review his work. Yet I am compelled to continue to do my work in the Lords ministry, in spite of these draw back. I make mistakes because I am human.

When I get a bad book review from a professor from a distinguish university, I don’t know if their opinions or criticism are correct in their statement about me or if my simple writings was too simple for them to understand, because, as Paul writes they had not a readiness of mind (Acts 17:11).

Why then did I get a poor review? Maybe because there was some truth in my writing that offended the reviewer or maybe they couldn’t figure out what it was I was trying to teach. Whatever the reason, I believe each reader should decide for themselves if my book is good or bad and not rely on the thoughts of others to make up the minds of the public for them.

I have offended read the reviews of the latest Movies out at the local theaters, and even when the review was bad I went to see the movie anyway and liked it. The person who does the reviewing does not have my interest or taste in movies, likes or dislikes, nor those he or she understand things as I do. I never allow the reviews of others to make up my mind for me. I hope you feel the same way, thank you.

Servant of Christ Jesus

Dr. John Paul Hozvicka D.D.

Patriarch

Preface

All my life when I was in great trouble, I always sensed the ever protecting hand of God. I have always sensed that I was born for a purpose, but never understood what that purpose was. Since I was a child I have always loved the Lord our God. I am not perfect by nature, and at various time in my life I have fallen into sin. Yet, I know that God had forgiven me because I am human and of my weakness. I believe my love for him, my effort in trying to be an obedient child of God, and my acceptance of His Son Jesus as my Savior over shadow my sins for His blood cleanses me.

At my birth I was taught the German language, and in kindergarten I had to learn English. I am poor in my English and have problems with my phonics, and the spelling of my words often need correcting, yet I don’t let this stop me from doing what I am called by God to do. This is why I am so thankful to my friends and other who edit my writings and make all things right. Yet, I do not allow this handicap of mine to prevent me from sharing the knowledge I hold in me on Biblical studies. I pray always that whatever I write may become a blessing for all.

This book is titled A Biblical Study into the Pentateuch. An in depth study of the five books of Moses, which God dictated and Moses wrote down His Divine Words. This makes each word of the Pentateuch holy unto the Lord our God, and put down on paper for specific reasons. Study well from this book and learn all you can from the writings of the Pentateuch.

Servant of Christ Jesus

Dr. John Paul Hozvicka D.D.

Patriarch

Dr. +John Paul Hozvicka D.Div

Biography

+ Dr. Hozvicka Completed and received 18 Diploma’s for independent Bible studies from various Protestant Churches and colleges of various Christian Faith and teachings.

+ He earned his Bachelor of Theology Degree from St. Anthony’s an Orthodox Seminary Nov. 5, 1989

+ Upon his consecration as bishop of the Old Catholic Church he was award an Honorary Degree, Doctor of Divinity from Agape of Jesus Seminary, Sept. 6, 1991

+ He enrolled in a independent course study at the Institute of Jewish-Christian Studies and received his diploma for his extra Jewish-Christian studies Diploma Nov. 1, 1991

+ Upon his calling Dr. Hozvicka was ordained as a Priest of The Old Catholic Church (an independent Church, not under the Pope of Rome, Certificate of Ordination Jan. 26th 1991.

+ After fulfilling a six month waiting period he was called to the Episcopal status and was Consecrated as Bishop, of the Old Catholic Church, Certificate of Consecration Cleveland Diocese, July 14 1991.

+ He earned his Master of Divinity from Agape of Jesus Seminary, Sept. 6, 2005

+ Dr. Hozvicka was appointed archbishop by his holiness patriarch Mar +Marcus-I of the Byzantine Catholic Church, Inc. Independent Jurisdiction. May 31, 2011 

+ Dr. John Paul Hozvicka D.D. Is a teacher of the Holy Scriptures and author of 125 lessons in 30 courses? Teaching at St. Paul Bible Institute https://st-paul-bible.myfreesites.net/

+He founded the Religious Order and Church The Servants of Christ Jesus of he Catholic Faith and after 28 years of serving the community Dr. John Paul Hozvicka becomes His Holiness Patriarch of his Order and Church.  https://servants-of-christ-jesus.myfreesites.net/

+You can read his personal writing on his personal website: https://the-writings-of-his-holiness.myfreesites.net/

Table of Content

Cover Page

Preface (I.)

Biography (II.)

Table of Content ( III.)

Chapter One The Pentateuch  (1.)

Jewish Tradition, Christian Tradition, Studying the Pentateuch, Writing the Pentateuch, The Documentary Hypothesis, Doublets, Two Kingdoms from a Single Nation, Oral Tradition, The Qabbalah, Author’s opinion, Biblical Vocabulary.

Chapter Two The Book of Genesis part one (19.)

Title, Authorship, Historical Setting, Major Theme, Creation of the World, The Creation of Man, Man Given Dominion, The Creation of Woman, The Fall of Man, God’s final Act in the Garden, The Human Race Multiply, The off springs of the sons of God, Noah and the Flood, The Creation of Languages, Abram’s is called, Abram goes to Egypt, Melchizedek of Salem, A Convent with God, Surrogate Mother, The Convent of Circumcision, Celestial Visitors, A Plead for Justice, Sodom and Gomorrah, Lot’s Daughter’s Desperate Act, Abraham Confesses, Biblical Vocabulary.

Chapter Three The Book of Genesis part two (46.)

The Birth if Isaac, Hagar and Ishmael Sent Away, Abraham Well, Abraham is Tested, Sarah Laid to Rest, Isaac and Rebecca, Abraham Laid to Rest, Jacob and Esau, Isaac and Abimelech, Isaac gives his Blessing, Jacob Flees, Jacob Dream, Jacob Marries, The Twelve,

Sons of Jacob, Jacob is paid his Wages, Laban and Jacob Falling Out, Laban in Hot Pursuit, Jacob prepares to meet Esau, God’s changes Jacob Name, Jacob meets Esau, Dinah Violated, Jacob returns to Bethel, Rachel and Isaac Die, Joseph Dream, Joseph Sold, Joseph And Potiphar’s Wife, Joseph interprets Dreams, Joseph Interprets the Kings Dream, Joseph Made ruler, Joseph meets his Brother, Joseph Confesses to his Brothers, Jacob Last Request, Jacob Blesses Ephraim and Manasseh, Jacob Dies, Joseph Die.

Chapter Four The Book of Exodus part one (65.)

Title, Authorship, Historical Setting, Major Theme, Life in Egypt, The Birth of the Law  Giver, Moses Escapes, God calls Moses, Moses Plead to pick someone else, Moses returns to Egypt, Pharaoh Rejects God’s Message, Egypt Suffers God’s Anger, The First Passover, The Exodus, Water from Rock, Jethro and Moses visit Together, The Mountain

Of God, Ten Great Laws, The Law on Servants, The Law on Human Behavior, The Law on Personal Property, The Law on Social Behavior, The Law on mercy and Justice, The Sabbath Law, The Lords Three Festivals, God sends his Angel, God Warning about other gods.

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Chapter Five The Book of Exodus part two (81.)

A Covenant with God, The Tabernacle and Its Furniture, The Lord’s Craftsmen, The Sabbath Reaffirmed, Sin of the Golden Café, Moses break God’s Tablets of Stone, The Lord’s Meeting Tent, Moses sees God, God’s Second Tablets of Stone, Moses Face Reflect the Glory of God, Things of the Tabernacle,

Chapter Six The Book of Leviticus  (89.)

Author, Biblical Setting, Major Theme, Burnt Offering, Grain Offering, Peace Offering, Sin Offering, Trespass Offering, Ordination, The Start of the Ministry, Clean & unclean Foods, Childbearing Purification Rites, Infection Skin Disease & Mildew, Day of Atonement, The Blood of Animals Forbidden, Laws on Sex, Reviewing the Laws of God, Set Punishment for Sins, Rules for the Priesthood, Incorrect Sacrifices, God Holy Feast Days, God Rewards for Obedience, Punishment for Disobedience, The Dedicated Vow, Possessing the Land.

Chapter Seven The Book of Numbers  (107.)

Israel takes census, tribal camp, tribe of the east, tribe of the south, tribe of the west, tribe of the north, the family of love, health instruction, instruction of wrong action, unfaithful wife, the Nazi rite vow, God blessing, tabernacle dedicated, temple lamp, the tribe of Levi cleansed, the celebration of Passover, understanding God guidance, trumpets of God, moving on, anger of the Lord, Miriam and Aaron challenge Moses authority, Canaan the Lord milk and honey, the report on Canaan, once again Israel revels, offing of Thanksgiving, the Sabbath law, holy tassels of remembrance, Moses and Aaron challenge, Aaron staff, the duties of the priesthood, offing for the priest and the house of Levi.

Chapter Eight The Book of Numbers (140)

Cleansing water, water from the rock, Israel has trouble with Edom, death of Aaron, king Arad death, the snake of bronze, the land of Moab, the land of Amorites, Balak and Balaam, Balaam meets an Angel of the Lord, Balaam talks with God, Israel worship the God of Moabites, second census ordered, a turn for women, Joshua, the new chosen leader, offing unto the Lord, taking vows, war with the Midianites, the spoils of Midianites, 40 years journey, God example the boundaries of the State of Israel, homes for the tribe of Levites.

Chapter Nine "The Book of Deuteronomy, part-1 (154)

Author, Biblical Setting, major theme, breaking camp, appointment of leaders and judges, scouting out the law, lost of faith and rebellion heart God gives new instruction, God brings forth fear in all tribes, the fall of Og king of Basham, God divides the land, Moses shall not cross, decrees and laws, reminder of the law, for times of refuge, refreshing of the law, ten commandments renewed, we should love God, entering the land of Canaan, God promise, desire not silver or gold of graven images, Forget not the Lord your God, Facing mighty nations, Moses relive Mot. Sinai, The second tablets, to love & obey, blessing or curse, God instruct Israel about false gods, worshiping idolatry gods, Israel God chosen people, God establishes Tithes, canceling of debts, the servant law, firstborn animals, celebrating Passover, feast of weeks, feast of the tabernacles, appointment of judges, other gods, court of law, appointment of a king, support for the priesthood, prohibited practices, Israel prophets.

Chapter 10 "The Book of Deuteronomy, part-2 (190)

Three cities of refuge, preparation for war, the unsolved murder, captive woman for wife, right of the firstborn, the rebellious son, capital offense, be your brother keeper, woman in men clothing, nature cure, building instruction, forming instruction, the making of cloths, married laws The woman Virginity, requirement of the assembly, the taking of a vow, food for the hungery, marriage and divorce.

Chapter 11 The Book of Deuteronomy Part-3 (204)

Punishment for guilty, duties to a dead brother, the assailant act, weights and measure, the first fruits and tithing, God’s command, an altar on mount Ebal, curse from mount Ebal, God’s blessing for obedience, God’s curse for disobedience, the renewing God’s covenant, restoration, forgiveness and blessing, Joshua is chosen, the seven year reading, God final instruction to Moses, the song God tells Moses, Moses bless he tribe of Israel, the death of Moses.

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Chapter One

The Pentateuch

The word Pentateuch is a Greek word, which means Five Scrolls.  It is associated with the understanding that when we talk about the Pentateuch we are talking about the first five books of the Bible. Also called the five books of Moses, or from a Jewish tradition it is better known as The Torah or "Chumash," So when you’re Jewish friends talk about the Torah, you now understand what they are talking about. If you add the writings of the Prophets and of the Psalms to the Torah, this is known as the Tanach or better understood by Christian as the Old Testament.

The Pentateuch is the five books of the law. You may be asking yourself, what law? The divine laws of God, which I believe was given to the human race, I mean, all of mankind and not just to the Jewish people. Yes, it was first given to the Jewish nation in ancient time because God chose them to become the guardian and protector of the law. However, they were to share God’s divine law with all people of the earth, and not keep it only among themselves.

The Pentateuch holds within its writings the account of Creation, the stories of the early Biblical Patriarch, and of God’s divine laws. There are 316 inspired divine laws (mitzvos) and precepts found the Jewish Torah, most Christian only knows of ten. The Christian community only teaches and accepts the Ten Commandment found in Exodus 20, and the laws of unlawful sexual practices and relations found in Leviticus 18. Some Christian churches do practice the Dietary and health laws of the Pentateuch.

In our world today you will find some Christian churches teaching that the Jewish laws in the Pentateuch are only for the Jews and not binding upon the Christian Church. Yet other Christian churches teach that the coming of the Messiah (Jesus), that Jesus did away with most of the Jewish traditions and laws, and that we are not required obey them. In my professional opinion, we are required to obey all of God’s law, but are not bound to obey or practice any of the traditional Feast or Holy day, which the Jewish people do. The only laws that Jesus abolished or done away with are the animal sacrifice laws for the forgiveness of sins. Because Jesus, being the Son of God, was called the Lamb of God, it was His death which became the ultimate and divine sacrifice for the forgiveness of sins.

If our farmers would practice God’s agriculture laws found in the Pentateuch, they would have better crops, and less farming problems. If we were to all practice God’s dietary and health laws in the Pentateuch, we would all be living healthier lives. If we would practice God’s teachings on unlawful sex laws found in the Pentateuch, we would not be a race of spiritually sick people. If we were to only and truly practice God’s Ten Commandments found in the Pentateuch, we would greatly increase the quality of life all around in our society.

There is much we can learn from the Pentateuch if we would only take the time to study it. This is what this book is all about, the study of the Torah, the writings, stores, events and laws found in the Pentateuch.

Jewish Tradition

The word Torah comes from the Hebrew, which means Law or Doctrine. It is written on a long roll of parchment paper in the form of a scroll, from which the people of the Jewish faith will read from in the synagogue on the Sabbath day. The Torah has become the cornerstone of the Jewish religion. This scroll is considered very holy because it contains the living word of God and is highly beloved among all Jewish people. This scroll of the Torah is protected with a covering made from a rich fabric and decorated with silver ornaments.

To express to you how important the Torah is to the Jewish people, on a special holiday known as the Simhath Torah which comes from the Hebrew translated means Rejoicing in the Law. On this special holiday the people will celebrate with singing, dancing and marching, in honor of the Torah. Please understand that the Jewish Torah is the same Christian Pentateuch. They are both the one and the same collections of five books.

Since the time of Ezra the scribe in