Bezalel: Redeeming a Renegade Creation (A Throne in the Earth: The Ark, The Arts, and the Word Made Flesh Book 1)

Christ Otto offers a powerful and compelling challenge to Christians to build a throne for God on the earth in these end times. Every Christian should read this book, especially anyone with an artistic gift.

Let me say that I read this book twice -- once to see what it said, and once to take notes. It is that good.It was a little hard to get through the beginning of the book but once Mr. Otto hit his stride in writing, the book flowed well. Why the five stars then? Because there is a lot of good material packed in here. I had to think through several things that were stated. Also I love it when an author can share material from a new perspective. Kudos on both counts.Mr Otto is an artist who is deeply connected to the church culture so this book is slanted toward fellow artists and creative types. I think the things that are revealed here can also apply to entrepreneurs and business types. For instance, the book states that "Bezalel was called out, filled with the Holy Spirit, and then translated that inner experience into multisensory space others could experience." That statement could easily be said about many entrepreneurs. In fact, as Mr. Otto states, craftmanship -- a word used to describe one of the qualities that Bezalel possessed -- is a word which relates to keeping a business. In other words "business sense." It refers to a gift of oversight and leadership."Bezalel was empowered by the Holy Spirit to be like a Renaissance Master Craftsman running a studio." Anyone running a modern enterprise will recognize how similar that is to their work environment.There are many details in this book about the importance of this Bible character and the details of his name and what he did to create an atmosphere for people to come into an experience of God. His name means "image of God' and Mr. Otto comes to an intriguing conclusion about who Bezalel really was. Buy the book if you want to know. It is NOT something you would have thought of on your own.

If your an artist -a painter, musician, singer, sculptor, dancer, writer, etc,- and are a son or daughter of God, you mustcread this book.I have look for other books about Bezalel, but there are maybe one or two more, and none of them has the unction and revelation than this one.

The first big book on Bezalel in my time to read. The author knows his subject and share a story relevant to today, especially individuals who like myself, are creative. A much needed, and personally long awaited book is finally available. And not too soon. Thanks for this inspiration, Christ John Otto.Again, for creative individuals, look at his other writings as well.

This book explores one of the most mysterious, minimized yet significant characters in the entire Bible. The author opens up new vistas for understanding the central role of the arts and the artist in the cosmic plan of God. No one else has unlocked this subject like Christ Otto. Blazing a trail, he has also planted sign posts pointing the way forward for artists with the courage to take their place, center stage, in this seminal hour of history,

Solid research and divine inspiration combine to give a compelling look at a gifted, anointed man. Bezalel, indeed a forerunner to today's prophesied revival. Christ John Otto shows us the next steps to our own calling ... Bringing Heaven to Earth through our creative and gifted hands. This book is an encouragement to every creative person. It certainly has put me back on track to stay focused on what I feel God has placed in my hands.

Mr Otto needs to look into the role of Jewish ideas concerning visuality and iconography as opposed to the Pagan world. I think this would change his book considerably.

This book opened my eyes to who God has called me to be. It was very freeing. I look forward to studying more about Bezalel.

I am excited and enthused after reading this book. As a creative person, I couldn't help but feel God's call on my life strengthen after reading these words. Christ John Otto has found so much to think further on from the few passages that reference this important and significant man. Definitely worth reading!

Author, Christ Otto did a great job explaining how artists are called to lead the front lines of creating beauty in order to thwart the enemy's plans.

If you're an artist/maker/worshiper and walking in the Spirit... Maybe stuck in purpose or direction this is the book that will encourage you and explain some of your struggles and get you fired up. Can't wait for next mstallment from Christ Otto.

Wow!!What a book!!I can’t let goI sleep with this bookMy priced possessionThank you Lord