Gale Boyd reminds Latter-day Saints of their close connection with ancient Israel, teaching that members share roots extending back to literal Old Testament ancestry. By describing the LDS connection with ancient Israel and explaining the nature of the various Jewish festivals and feasts, Boyd shows how they are Messianic and carry special meaning for Latter-day Saints. The book also includes a paper by Richard K. Scott on why Jesus was probably crucified one day earlier than commonly thought. Written by an author born to Jewish parents who joined the LDS faith—a genuine bridge between two traditions Reveals the Messianic meaning behind Jewish festivals for Latter-day Saints Perfect companion for Come Follow Me Old Testament study Includes a provocative paper arguing Jesus was crucified a day earlier than we thought Perfect for a Latter-day Saint studying the Old Testament who wants to understand the Jewish festivals and their Messianic significance.