Urim Books

Urim Books is an independent publisher of Christian interest books based in Seoul, South Korea. It is a member company of Korea Publishers Association, and an international member company of Evangelical Christian Publishers Association, US. Urim has its outlet in New York, and is a member company of Christian Booksellers Association, US.

Overview

Urim means light in Hebrew and indicates God’s Word that gives us true life.

Urim, which is one of the top publishers in South Korea, has published its main author Dr. Jaerock Lee's books into 59 languages. Dr. Jaerock Lee, senior pastor of Manmin Central Church, is considered Korea’s most well known author who has penned such titles as “My Life, My Faith”, “Heaven”, “Hell”, “Man of Flesh, Man of Spirit”, and “Spirit, Soul, and Body” and so on. Some of his titles have been ranked as bestsellers. The books contain the message full of insight seeing through the Old and New Testament of the Bible so that Urim preaches the holiness gospel for souls’ salvation through publication ministry.

Partnerships

Urim has partnerships with the major Christian publishers around the world such as Charisma Media(USA), Evangelista Media(Italy), Baruch(Ukraine), Word of Christ(India), Andi(Indonesia), and Grace(Taiwan),Vietnam Religion Publisher(Vientnam), Manmin(Malaysia), New Day Publishers(the Philippines), as well as, mega bookstores like Amazon.com, and Barnes and Noble etc.

  • Amazon.com
  • Amazon.in
  • Amazon.de
  • Barnes and Noble
  • Kyobo Book Centre
  • iBooks
  • Google Play
  • Barnes & Noble Nook
  • Ridi Books

Books

Confession

The book "Confession" has 100 poems that had been received from God in deep inspiration of the Spirit. They cause the readers to feel as though they are dated back to the Bible times. The Korean version of "Confession" has been the bestsellers in the religion section of the Kyobo Book Centre.

My Life, My Faith Volume1

His autobiography "My Life, My Faith1" gives us a clear insight of how God intervenes in a person’s life to give him a blessing. In the book he outlined five points that contribute to the growth of the church, CBN Indonesia(Jawaban News) reports. First of all, we need to receive the love from God. Second, we must pray. Third, we must have a spiritual faith. Fourth, we need to hear the voice of the Spirit and receive His guidance. Fifth, we must follow the example of the early church.

My Life, My Faith Volume2

In the book, “My Life, My Faith 2”, Lee writes AbOUT the USA, China and the EU in which he says that in the future, the world will have these three major powers. And Lee tells how Christians receive power of God and how they can be healed of diseases by faith. Bulawayo 24 News reports that the series books are extremely interesting and informative and are well worth taking the time to read it.

In the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the books My Life, My Faith(1,2) have been published with official permission from its government in its vernacular language by Vietnam Religion Publisher (VRP).

The Message of the Cross

Richard R. Blake for Reader Views, in the US, said about the book The Message of the Cross, “Beginning by establishing that God is the Creator and that the Bible is the way to know and meet God, Dr. Lee goes on to reveal God’s plan of salvation and the promise of eternal life. He starts with the Biblical story of the creation of man found in the book of Genesis to show how God created man.” The Message of the Cross has been published into 56 different languages including English, Nepalese, and even into Indian vernacular languages like Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Punjabi, Simte, Tangkhul, Lee's associative publisher says. as of 17th, March, 2014. What is interesting is that in the book, the author also deals with a question and its answer, "Why God placed the tree of the knowledge of good and evil in the Garden of Eden?" The book has its substitute title "The Way of Salvation".

The Law of God

The Law of God is a collection of Rev. Dr. Lee’s topical messages on the Ten Commandments. The primary focus of the book is the reason our God of love has given us the Ten Commandments and the spiritual significance of each Commandment including ways to draw closer to Him, receive answers from Him, walk with Him, and meet with Him in everyday life.

Power of God

In the book, Power of God, Lee has attempted to introduce the process in which one meets God and receives His power, the different levels of power, the Most High Power of Creation that goes beyond the limit permissible for a creature human being, and the places at which His power is manifested.

Heaven Volume 1

Creation House, an imprint of renowned Christian publisher Charisma Media in US published Dr. Lee's book Heaven(1) and distributes around the world including US, Taiwan, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand. In ‘Heaven(1)’, Lee discusses the different places of heaven: Paradise, the First Kingdom of Heaven, the Second Kingdom of Heaven, the Third Kingdom of Heaven, New Jerusalem and the rewards given according to each one’s measure of faith.

Lee says that “Paradise” is the lowest level of heaven, “yet,” he says, “much more beautiful and happier than this world.”

Dr. Lee believes that “The First Kingdom of Heaven” will house those who accepted Jesus Christ and tried to live according to God’s word and states that those who did not accomplish holiness completely, but did their duties, will enter “The Second Kingdom of Heaven”.

He goes on to say that “The Third Kingdom of Heaven” is the place for only those who threw away all their sins – “even sins in their nature” - by their own efforts and the help of the Holy Spirit.

Lee concludes that the “New Jerusalem” is the most beautiful and glorious place in heaven, where God’s Throne is located.

On this earth when you are filled with sadness, you moan, writes Lee. In heaven, however, there is no need for moaning because there will not be any diseases or concerns. There will only be eternal happiness.

Heaven Volume 2

In his book, Heaven(2), Lee discusses that the combination of the twelve precious stones represents the heart of Jesus Christ and God, the culmination of love and examines the twelve precious stones and their spiritual significances. They are : Jasper: Spiritual Faith; Sapphire: Uprightness and Integrity; Chalcedony: Innocence and Sacrificial Love; Emerald: Righteousness and Cleanliness; Sardonyx: Spiritual Faithfulness; Sardius: Passionate Love, Chrysolite: Mercy; Beryl: Patience; Topaz: Spiritual Goodness; Chrysoprasus: Self-control; Jacinth: Purity and Holiness, and finally, Amethyst: Beauty and Gentleness. The Indonesian translation of 'Heaven' and 'Hell' have been listed as a bestseller in Indonesia. The book was featured and became famous when the English version of the book was presented to president of Israel Shimon Peres and Jerusalem mayor Nir Barkat.

Hell

Mr. Rajendran Dhaveethu, President of Word of Christ Ministries, India, said, “I have published and have distributed Dr. Lee's book Hell in English all over India. It has attracted great reviews.”

Man of Flesh, Man of Spirit(1)

The series, titled "Man of Flesh, Man of Spirit" (Vol. 1 and 2), is a compilation of Rev. Dr. Jaerock Lee's sermons on the Book of Job. Prof. Kim Byung-jong of Seoul National University has endorsed the book. Kim teaches oriental painting at the university, and his work was presented to the Chinese president Xi Jin Ping during his visit to Seoul on July 4. "Through this magnificent drama about the Book of Job, I have come to understand that the ultimate goal of Rev. Lee Jae-rock's ministry of healing of the body and spirit he dreams is to lead as many people to the kingdom of heaven," Kim wrote in his endorsement. "Now I am glad to see this powerful work that can awaken many people from their spiritual slumber, and wish to share this great joy with as many Christians at home and outdoors."

Man of Flesh, Man of Spirit(2)

The book, Man of Flesh, Man of Spirit(2), based on a lecture of about the book of Job, tells us about the evilness hidden deep in our nature. “We could realize that God revealed many kinds of untruthful heart and minds in people’s nature through the illustrations of Job and his three friends,” Lee says in the book. Byungjong Kim, Ph.D. & Prof. Seoul National University and one of Korea’s most prominent painters, says "Man of Flesh, Man of Spirit II: Lecture on the Book of Job rediscovers God through the illness, physical hardships, and the recovery of Job, giving a new insight on the man Job who had the awakening to the hope for the kingdom of heaven. It is because the work of salvation of God is rising like a rainbow beyond Job's sickness, sufferings, and healing and recovery.

Spirit, Soul and Body

In the book “Spirit, Soul and Body", Lee deals with the question “What did God, who existed all by Himself before all eternity, look like?” The Korean version of “Spirit, Soul and Body (1)” has been a bestseller in the religion section of Kyobo Book Centre, one of the largest bookshops in Korea.

Footsteps of the Lord volume(1,2)

Footsteps of the Lord (1,2), are the book compiled from Dr. Lee's series "Lectures on the Gospel of John". The secret of Jesus' origin as well as the spiritual meaning embedded in Jesus' birth, public ministry, crucifixion, and resurrection are well explained in this book so that readers can be guided to the way of salvation, and receiving answers, love, and blessings. In the book, Lee explains the meaning of spiritual food: God's Word, which is the truth.

My Father Will Give to You in My Name

“My Father Will Give to You in My Name” is a compilation of messages and Lee claims that this book will enable the reader to understand "the law of the spiritual realm" on receiving answers from God.

Bestsellers

  • Confession
  • My Life, My Faith Volume1
  • My Life, My Faith Volume2
  • The Message of the Cross
  • Heaven Volume 1
  • Heaven Volume 2
  • Spirit, Soul and Body