Critics of Jonathan Cahn's book
The Harbinger identify several points of contention. Here are some of the main arguments against the book's claims:
- Misapplication of Scripture: The most significant criticism is that Cahn misinterprets and misapplies Isaiah 9:10, a verse addressed to ancient Israel, as a prophecy directly applicable to the United States. Critics argue that the context of Isaiah 9:8-21 describes God's judgment on Israel and does not contain a prophecy of warning or restoration for America.
- Faulty Hermeneutics: Critics assert that Cahn employs an allegorical interpretation of the Bible, finding hidden meanings and mysteries in the text that are not supported by a literal, historical-grammatical approach to hermeneutics. This subjective approach, they argue, allows for the imposition of personal ideas onto the biblical text rather than deriving meaning from it.
- Selective Use of Evidence: Cahn's critics point to his selective use of historical events and their parallels to the biblical narrative to support his claims. For example, he focuses on 9/11 as a harbinger of judgment while seemingly ignoring other significant historical events in American history that could be interpreted differently or might not fit his narrative.
- Problematic Covenant Theology: The book's implied connection between America and ancient Israel as covenant nations is considered unbiblical. The Abrahamic covenant with Israel, critics emphasize, was an unconditional covenant that does not extend to America or any other nation.
- Influence of Mysticism: Some critics suggest that Cahn's approach shows signs of being influenced by Jewish mystical hermeneutics, leading him to uncover hidden meanings that are not present in a straightforward reading of the biblical text.
In essence, critics contend that The Harbinger, while possibly well-intentioned in its call for national repentance, ultimately relies on flawed biblical interpretation and speculative connections between historical events and scriptural passages.
Last but not least, this book is classified as Christian Fiction in book stores.
What that means is that in essence, everything that the book claims as being
REAL PROPHETICALLY IS IN FACT FICTICIOUS!
IT'S ALL A CLEVER GIMMICK. A CASH COW!
Also if you examine closely the character of the Prophet in the comic
book you will notice that this individual is none other than Mr. Cahn himself.
Simply examine closely the picture of the Prophet to Mr. Cahn's photo in
the rear of this graphic novel or in the video provided below..
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