The fullness of TRUTH is revealed to Man through the
Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Scripturally, the Old Testament of the Holy
Bible, representing Judaism, reveals in large part the revelation and Word
of the Father. The New Testament of the Holy Bible, representing Christianity,
reveals the will of the Father through HIS son Jesus Christ. The Holy Koran,
representing Islam, again reveals the will of the Father as exemplified
and admonished to Man through HIS Holy Spirit. All 3 faiths theologically
and scripturally combine to codify GOD's complete covenant, salvation and
revelation to Mankind.
JUDAISM
GOD the Father was, is and forever shall be. The
revelation of HIS existence and of HIS creation is found primarily in the
Old Testament portion of the Holy Bible and generally referred to as Judaic
scripture. In the first book of Genesis, the Creator establishes HIS covenant
with Man through the person of Abraham and HIS lineage. At the heart of
Judaism is found the "Torah" or Law, resulting in the account of Moses,
the fate of the jewish people and the Ten Commandments. The first five
books of the Old Testament on whole are an account of the Creator's intervention
and guidance of HIS creatures affairs and destiny throughout early history,
focused and oriented primarily on HIS people and nation Israel. The Creator
is known by many names and titles, some of which include: the LORD, GOD,
the Father, Jehovah, Jah, Yahweh, YHWH, Adonai, Elohim, the Lord of Hosts,
El Shaddai, Eli, El, the Almighty, 'I am that I am' etc.....
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS:
Thou shalt have no other gods before me
Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image
Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy GOD in vain
Remember the sabbath day to keep it holy
Honor thy father and mother
Thou shalt not kill
Thou shalt not commit adultery
Thou shalt not steal
Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor
Thou shalt not covet
CHRISTIANITY
Jesus Christ is the annointed Messiah of the Most
High GOD in Heaven. He is the way, the truth, and the life, and no man
comes to the Father but by him. As the established intermediary between
GOD and Man, Christ took on the sins of the world upon himself so that
Man may be forgiven of his sins and seek the glory of the Father through
him. The account of the life and mission of Jesus Christ is found recorded
in the first 4 books of the New Testament and generally referred to as the
Gospels. Each gospel gives a different yet similar view of the birth,
life, death and resurrection of this prophet of GOD and of his teachings.
In the gospel of St. John, Jesus spoke plainly to those gathered at the
feast of dedication in the temple when he said, "I and my Father are of
one accord". Later he spoke, "I came forth from the Father and I came into
the world; again, I am leaving the world and am going to the Father". These
passages and others confirm that Jesus Christ and GOD are two separate
beings though one in purpose, spirit and intent. The last book of Revelations
in the New Testament tells of Christ's second coming, the Judgement and
the establishment of the kingdom of Heaven on Earth.
2 GREAT COMMANDMENTS:
1) "Hear O Israel: the LORD thy GOD is One LORD; and thou shalt love the
LORD thy GOD with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy
mind, and with all thy might"
2) "Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself"
ISLAM
The Holy Spirit is the power, force and spirit
of GOD. Known as the "comforter" in Christianity, the Holy Spirit carries
out the will of the Father. The recitation of the words and works of the
Holy Spirit are found in the Islamic Koran. The Holy Koran was revealed
to the prophet Muhammad by the angel Gabriel- the same angel that is found
in Judaic and Christian scripture. Muhammed is known as the "unlettered
prophet", the last and therefore, "seal of the prophets", having descended
from Ishmael, the first born of Abraham. He came to confirm previous scriptures.
The Creator/Allah had originally revealed HIS will to the Jews and the
Christians, but Man disobeyed GOD's commandments and divided himself into
schismatic sects. The Koran accuses the Jews of corrupting the scriptures
and the Christians of worshipping Christ over GOD Almighty. The Creator
had expressedly commanded Man to worship none but HIM. Having then gone
astray, Man must be brought back to the right path- enter Islam. The Koran,
therefore, preaches the absolute oneness of GOD, indivisible, omni-present
and all powerful. It is primarily a book of Divine Warning, Supreme Retribution
and Final Judgement upon Mankind.
1ST SURA OF THE KORAN ENTITLED, "THE 7 THUNDERS":
Praise be to GOD, LORD of the Creation
The Compassionate, the Merciful
King of Judgement Day
You alone we worship,
and to you alone we pray for help
Guide us to the straight path,
the path of those whom you have favored
Not of those who have incurred your wrath,
Nor of those who have gone astray.
Third Force Project
I propose the following book offer: the creation, publication and
distribution of a NEW book that includes as text; the Old Testament (the
Torah), the New Testament (the Gospel) and the Holy Koran, compiled and
combined into ONE BOOK- commonly referred to as Holy Scripture. I recommend
the Jerusalem Bible translation of the Old Testament/Torah, the Aramaic/Peshitta
translation of the New Testament/Gospel and the Dawood/Penguin translation
of the Holy Koran. These translations would, of course, be applicable only
to english editions. Editions using languages other than english would
hopefully reflect the true spirit and intent of the above translations.
As well, I envision a black leather bound edition with the "sign" (jewish
star, christian cross and islamic crescent) printed and/or stamped in gold
lettering on the front cover. A comprehensive and extended narrative, along
with each definitive symbol, could be set in the preface/introduction section
in the opening pages before each major portion of scripture. To my knowledge,
such an undertaking in scriptural form has never been proposed and/or published
before. It is my humble belief that these 3 great monotheistic religions
-Judaism, Christianity and Islam-[whose adherents comprise nearly 1/2 of
the world's population] together represent what can only be labeled, in
principle, as the path of the "One True Faith". At this most critical moment
in human history, I believe it is now time to present to Mankind the true
and complete revelation given to us by our Supreme Creator- in scriptural
form.
*** This proposal was submitted to every major US, European and
Middle Eastern Publishing House ***
PROJECT COMPLETED MAY 1999
The Jonah Plan
Jerusalem is the heart and soul of the three great monotheistic religions
of the world. The Temple Mount, on which currently stands the 'Dome of
the Rock' shrine, is of course, the center and key to all 3 faiths in the
region. The Jonah Plan envisions the dismantling of the current Dome of
the Rock and Al-Aqsa mosque and the construction of a NEW TEMPLE built
over the 'Rock' subservient to the One True Faith of Abraham, the patriarch
of all 3 faiths. The New Temple could be a place where Jews, Christians
and Muslims would worship together as bretheren. I recommend the New Temple
incorporate the triangle, the square and the circle into it's architectural
design. By establishing this New Temple, Jews would finially have their
'third' jewish temple, Christians would have a more central place of worship,
and Muslims could retain what they've always had- the holy mount. In addition,
i recommend the 'haram-al-sharif',the courtyard surrounding the current
Dome, be paved with pure gold to signify the sanctity and holiness of this
most profound area on Earth. Not only would this act bring significant
peace to the troubled Middle East, it would also confirm and enhance humanity's
relationship to the Creator- the true and the living GOD- whose Will we
must all eventually submit and prove ourselves worthy of before HIS Holy
Presence. Regarding the State of Palestine proper, unifying the Temple Mount
would bring true peace by, in turn, unifying the Holy Land. The current
borders of the State of Israel would, in following, be increased to include
the West Bank, the Gaza and the Sinai. The Golan Heights, I propose, be
given back to the state of Syria, with the borderline drawn along the northern
river separating the two nations. I submit this proposal on inspiration
and guidance of the Holy Ghost and will work continually for its implementation
and reality in this time.
