About the Book
Book: Wonderful Yah: The Unveiling
Author: Matthew Marx
Genre: Non-Fiction, Christian, Theology
Release Date: July 22, 2019
What is His name, and what is His Son’s name, if you know? This intriguing question from the book of Proverbs seems to echo the question in so many of our hearts: Who is God really? Over the past two millennia, people have tried to understand the mystery of the divinity of God using logic and thinking, but it fails every time. The Godhead does not operate or function as people do, and God is not subject to human reasoning. Yet understanding the mystery of the Godhead is both simple and profound when we know how to use the key Jesus gave us.
This book begins by accepting the challenge of some of the most thought-provoking Scriptures in the entire Bible—Proverbs 30:2–4. Throughout the book’s exploration of the divinity of God, a power hidden within God’s Hebrew name is discovered and then unleashed to answer the question, What is His name, and what is the name of His Son? The mystery of the Godhead is then subdued as God’s Hebrew name erupts as the correct foundation on which to discuss the relationship between the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Scriptural doors that once seemed impenetrable now open easily with a turn of a key, helping you to connect with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in a deeper, more focused way.
Author Interview
- 1. Who would you say inspired you the most in your life?
My mother was the most inspirational person in my life; she covered me with love and encouragement. Love and encouragement are two powerful attributes that can shape a person's life significantly. My mother helped me to learn to believe in myself and that I could do almost anything I wanted if I put my heart into it.
- 2. If you could spend the day with anyone (living or dead) who would it be? Why?
Jesus Christ. There has never been a more influential individual on planet earth than Jesus Christ. His message of love and forgiveness is unparalleled by anyone who ever lived. If I had to choose one day in which to spend with Him when He was on the earth, it probably would not be during His Passion (the last 24 hours of His life). Why? There are two reasons. 1.) It would be difficult watching Him take upon Himself the punishment that I deserved, going to the cross to pay my debt because of my sin. 2.) During the last 24 hours of His life, there would be little time to spend with Him, to talk with Him. If I could choose one day to spend with Him, I would choose a day when He was traveling from one destination to another, with no crowds around. This way, I could have a personal conversation with Him with minimal interruptions.
- 3. Do you have a special writing area?
Yes, most definitely. The place where I wrote most of my last book was on a piece of property I own in upper-lower Michigan. My wife and I have a little cabin on this property in the woods, and the property is adjacent to thousands of acres of State land. The cabin has a sun-room where I did most of my writing. I would go for walks in the woods and pray about what I would write and how I would write it. While walking on the two-tracks through the woods, I could clear my thoughts and focus on what and how to write what was in my heart. When I would take walks in the woods and pray, it was often quiet, and I could probe my heart and listen for God's guidance. Some of the things I wrote in my latest book are spiritually complicated, and I needed God's help to explain things about God so others could understand Him better.
- 4. What kind of research do you do?
Most of what I have written in my last book was not gathered in a short or long period-of-time gleaning through what others had written. What I have written in my book was knowledge about God that I learned, or He placed in me, over the years (decades) of living my life in a personal relationship with Him. When it was time for me to start writing my last book, I used research material I owned to support what I wanted to say. However, I also had to purchase new reference materials that I had not previously owned. While writing my book, I often tried to give at least two or three different sources to support what I was saying, and sometimes, the sources didn't agree, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. Just because they didn't agree, doesn't mean I wouldn't use them; I would use their differences to make a point, which can be a good thing. When utilizing research, I personally like to incorporate different views or approaches that others may present—the views of others can lead to more interesting discussions.
- 5. How long do you spend researching before beginning a book?
As I previously mentioned in the question above, when I start to write, I start with what I have gained through a life long process of learning. Then, as I write, I use research materials I already have or go looking for new material to support what I don't have. Basically, when I start to write a book, the research I use in my books has started decades previously from what I have already learned. Therefore, you could say I spend decades preparing my research before I start writing.
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About the Author
After spending twenty-five years working with the severe and persistently mentally ill, Matthew William Marx felt a burden to pray for those struggling to understand Jesus. His prayers led him to a deeper understanding of God, which he is now sharing with his readers. Matthew is a graduate of Oral Roberts University and holds a master’s degree in social work. He is licensed with the state of Michigan, where he lives with his wife, Suzanne.More from Matthew
Wow! Who would have known? Normally, non-fiction books like Wonderful YaH: The Unveiling primarily focus on: what is the problem and how to fix it. However, wouldn’t it be intriguing if a non-fiction book incorporated some elements of a fiction book such as mystery, suspense, and drama, with the reader bring the drama as they deal with their internal dialogue on how to answer a proposed question to help solve the mystery. Be aware, however, that this type of adventure and journey is not for the timid or light of heart. Taking fiction elements such as mystery, suspense, and drama and placing them in a non-fiction book could produce a real-world reality shift that is different from what the reader has known or experienced—Wonderful YaH: The Unveiling is one such book.
Come and join me on a non-fiction journey and adventure that incorporates some elements of fiction that explore, explain, and solve two of the greatest mysteries of the Bible. The two great mysteries to which I refer are (1) the divinity of Jesus Christ in the Godhead, and (2) how our lives and the choices we make fit into God’s will and divine providence. Many smart and wise people, over the past two thousand years, have tried to explain and solve these two mysteries but have fallen short typically. Wonderful YaH: The Unveiling fills the gaps left by previous attempts to solve these two great mysteries by discovering the hidden power in God’s Hebrew name, then harnessing that power to solve the mysteries.
You might ask, “What is the point of being able to solve these two great mysteries, and what does it have to do with me”? The point is to know the One who created everything and to figure out how our lives fit into His grand scheme of everything. More simply stated, what is our purpose for being on planet earth? Surely, there is more to life than just being born, living for a few decades if you are fortunate, then dying. Isn’t it worth asking: Is our life more than just a blade of grass that is here today then gone tomorrow? If there were an answer to this mystery, wouldn’t it be nice to find the answer to this mystery before we die? People often read fiction for the adventure of mystery and suspense. Why not read a non-fiction book that offers mystery and suspense but with real-life consequences?
Blog Stops
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, October 28
Writing for God’s glory, October 29
Christian Bookshelf Reviews , October 30 (Author Interview)
Mary Hake, October 31
Just the Write Escape, November 1
Through the Fire Blogs, November 2 (Author Interview)
Artistic Nobody, November 3 (Spotlight)
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, November 4
Blossoms and Blessings, November 5 (Author Interview)
Texas Book-aholic, November 6
janicesbookreviews, November 7
My Devotional Thoughts, November 8 (Author Interview)
A Reader’s Brain, November 9
Inklings and notions , November 10
Giveaway
To celebrate his tour, Matthew is giving away the grand prize package of the choice of paperback book or eBook, a $75 Amazon gift card, and a $25 Starbucks gift card!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
7 comments:
Sounds like a nice faithful book.
This book sounds like a great read. Beautiful cover!
Sounds like a great read.
Great interview! Thank you for being part of the tour.
Thanks so much for both the book description and giveaway as well. I enjoy hearing about another good book.
Always interesting to hear from the author!
Thanks for the chance, I enjoyed the interview.
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