Awards categories:

Editorial Praise:

Editorial Praise: “Kirkus Reviews describes the book as a detailed and thought-provoking study that challenges readers to reconsider familiar interpretations through historical and cultural context.” — Kirkus Reviews (“Get It” Verdict)

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https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/benjamin-nieves-carrasquillo-jr/through-the-lens-of-an-ancient-yisraelite-bible-st/ “A well-researched, thought-provoking work… presenting complex ideas in accessible ways.” — BlueInk Review

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https://www.blueinkreview.com/book-reviews/through-the-lens-of-an-ancient-yisraelite-bible-study/
“A deeply researched and thought-provoking exploration that encourages readers to reconsider Scripture through the lens of ancient Yisra’elite culture.” — Readers’ Favorite (5-Star Review)

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https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/through-the-lens-of-an-ancient-yisraelite-bible-study “Through the Lens of an Ancient Yisra’elite Bible Study is a revealing, comprehensive work of biblical analysis… demystifies translation, historical interpretation, and cultural context.” — Foreword Clarion Review (3 out of 5)

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https://www.forewordreviews.com/reviews/through-the-lens-of-an-ancient-yisraelite-bible-study-9798385038107/ “A monumental work of non-fiction… an essential study tool for anyone wishing to strengthen their faith… you will never read the Bible the same way again.” — PenCraft Book Review
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https://www.authorsreading.com/book-reviews/benjamin-carrasquillo/through-the-lens-of-an-ancient-yisraelite-bible-study/ “Through the Lens of an Ancient Yisra’elite Bible Study offers a compelling corrective to modern, de-contextualized readings of Scripture… a valuable and insightful resource for anyone
seeking to understand the Bible through its original cultural lens.” — American Writing Awards (AWA) Book Review
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https://americanwritingawards.com/featured-reviews-8#787c8aca-91b2-49a8-9880-a3e55ae0f34d “Through the Lens of an Ancient Yisra’elite Bible Study offers a refreshing, context-rich perspective on Scripture, grounding each discussion in the real lives, language, and customs of ancient Yisra’el. By illuminating details often lost in translation, the book opens new shades of meaning and makes familiar biblical narratives feel newly alive. Clear in organization and thoughtful in approach, it provides an accessible path into historical inquiry for personal study, group discussion, and classroom use.” — Literary Global Book Awards — 4 Silver Star Review
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https://literaryglobal.com/coming-soon/#through-the-lens “An engaging and informative study that invites readers into the cultural and linguistic world of the Bible, offering thoughtful perspectives that challenge modern assumptions while affirming core Christian doctrines.” — The US Review of Books

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https://www.theusreview.com/reviews-1/Through-the-Lens-of-an-Ancient-Yisraelite-Bible-Study-by-Benjamin-Nieves-Carrasquillo-Jr.html “Through the Lens of an Ancient Yisra’elite Bible Study is a deep dive into Scripture… a rich and rewarding journey for readers seeking a fuller picture of ancient faith and practice.” — Literary Titan (4-Star Review)

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https://literarytitan.com/2026/01/27/through-the-lens-of-an-ancient-yisraelite-bible-study/ “Challenging, meticulous, and thought-provoking… a sweeping, provocative study that urges readers to reconsider how they approach the biblical text.” — The Prairies Book Review (5-Star Review)

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https://theprairiesbookreview.com/?p=43622 “Carrasquillo offers a thoughtful exploration of biblical interpretation… encouraging readers to reconsider how Scripture is approached within its historical and cultural setting.” — BookView Review (5-Star Review)
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https://bookviewreview.com/2026/03/15/bookview-review-through-the-lens-of-an-ancient-yisraelite-bible-study-by-benjamin-n-carrasquillo-jr/ “Through the Lens of an Ancient Yisra’elite Bible Study encourages readers to step into the historical world behind the text… offering a deeper appreciation for how context shapes interpretation.” — James Bair, Blogger Review

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https://langblog.englishplus.com/?p=7586

Review

The US Review of Books

“An insightful and thoroughly researched exploration that invites readers to understand Scripture through an ancient Yisra’elite lens. The book’s cultural and historical depth challenges assumptions and encourages deeper engagement with biblical texts.”

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Readers’ Favorite

“A richly detailed and carefully constructed study that sheds new light on biblical interpretation. The author’s clarity and scholarship make this an engaging resource for readers seeking deeper understanding”

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Lang’s Christian Book Reviews (James Bair)

“A detailed, thought-provoking work that examines Christian doctrines through the cultural lens of first-century Judaism. Even where views may differ, the book is engaging, well-supported, and encourages readers to think more deeply about their beliefs.”

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American Writing Awards (AWA) — Editorial Review Excerpt

“Through the Lens of An Ancient Yisra’elite Bible Study takes a historically responsible approach to Scripture, emphasizing linguistic, cultural, and social context as essential tools for interpretation. Benjamin Carrasquillo succeeds in bridging academic rigor with accessibility, making the work equally valuable for lay readers, ministry leaders, and students. The book offers a compelling corrective to de-contextualized readings of Scripture, illuminating meaning often lost in translation and guiding readers back into the cultural world that shaped the biblical text.”

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Literary Global Book Awards — 4 Silver Star Review

“Through the Lens of an Ancient Yisra’elite Bible Study offers a refreshing, context-rich perspective on Scripture, grounding each discussion in the real lives, language, and customs of ancient Yisra’el. By illuminating details often lost in translation, the book opens new shades of meaning and makes familiar biblical narratives feel newly alive. Clear in organization and thoughtful in approach, it provides an accessible path into historical inquiry for personal study, group discussion, and classroom use.”

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Author Interview:

BooKecCentric Q&A:

https://www.bookeccentric.com/2025/09/author-interview-with-benjamin-nieves-carrasquillojr.html

Literary Author Q&A:
https://literarytitan.com/tag/through-the-lens-of-an-ancient-yisraelite-bible-study/

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1st Interview:
https://overcomerstv.live/benjamin-carrasquillo-through-the-lens-of-an-ancient-yisraelite-bible-study/

2nd Interview:
https://www.youtube.com/live/DE-wlUk47eg

Video Interview:

Pastor
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