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Benjamin Nieves Carrasquillo Jr.

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Benjamin N. Carrasquillo is a disabled veteran of the U.S. military, a creative artist, and an ordained minister devoted to understanding Scripture through its original Hebraic lens. Drawing from his experiences in military service, ministry, education, and the creative arts, he brings a unique perspective that bridges scholarly insight with clear, accessible teaching.

His work focuses on helping modern readers step back into the world of the ancient Yisra’elites—exploring the language, culture, and worldview that shaped the biblical text—so that Scripture may be understood as it was originally intended.

His passion is to guide others toward a deeper, more faithful understanding of Scripture through its ancient Yisra’elite context, and he wel ...more

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Nominee for Author of the Year 2026

I’m grateful to share that Through the Lens of An Ancient Yisra’elite Bible Study has been nominated for Author of the Year (2026) by the International Impact Book Awards.

This recognition is especially meaningful because it reflects a journey that has never been just my own. What began as a personal study of Scripture through its original ancient context has grown into a shared space of learning, Read more of this blog post »

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Published on April 13, 2026 13:09 • Tags: authoroftheyear, biblestudy, biblicalcontext, bookawards, christianbooks, faithbased, inspirational, internationalimpactbookawards, nonfiction, spiritualgrowth

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Benjamin Nieves Carrasquillo Jr. wrote a new blog post Nominee for Author of the Year 2026 I’m grateful to share that Through the Lens of An Ancient Yisra’elite Bible Study has been nominated for Author of the Year (2026) by the Internationa Read more of this blog post »
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Benjamin Jr. made a comment in the group Christian Readers — The Trinity. topic " That’s a fair point, and I appreciate how you framed that. I agree that reading later theological frameworks directly back into the Hebrew Scriptures c ...more "
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Benjamin Jr. made a comment in the group Christian Readers — What passage of the Bible have you memorized today? topic " One passage that has stayed with me is Philippians 4:11–13. What really stood out to me over time is how the context shifts the meaning—Paul is speakin ...more "
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Benjamin Jr. made a comment in the group Christian Readers — What does ‘I can do all things’ really mean in Philippians 4:13? topic " Philippians 4:13 is one of the most quoted verses: “I can do all things through Messiah who strengthens me.” It’s often used today as a statement of emp ...more "
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Benjamin Jr. liked Martti Orson's review of Through the Lens of An Ancient Yisra'elite Bible Study: "Reading Through the Lens of An Ancient Yisra'elite Bible Study felt less like reading a typical Bible commentary and more like stepping into the historical world behind the text. One of the things I appreciated most about the book is how it approache" Read more of this review »
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Benjamin Jr. liked Fenella Miler's review of Through the Lens of An Ancient Yisra'elite Bible Study: "This book offers a clear and thoughtful way to read Scripture within its original Hebraic and cultural context. Rather than imposing modern Western assumptions, it helps the text speak on its own terms through concepts like covenant, communal identit" Read more of this review »
Feb 25, 2026 05:45PM · see review
Benjamin Jr. liked Charlotte Dominion's review of Through the Lens of An Ancient Yisra'elite Bible Study: "Overall, Through the Lens of An Ancient Yisra'elite Bible Study stands as a valuable resource for anyone seeking to enrich their biblical study with historical and cultural insight. It is not simply a book to read it is a lens through which Scripture" Read more of this review »
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