Zola Levitt

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Zola Levitt (December 3, 1938 - April 19, 2006) was a Messianic Jewish preacher in Dallas, Texas, who had a strong pro-Israel ministry. He led Zola Levitt Ministries, Inc., a non-profit 501(c) organization for purposes of "evangelism of the unbelievers and the exhortation of the believers".

He held music degrees from Duquesne University and Indiana University (doctoral coursework completed), and an Honorary Th.D. from Faith Bible College. He played the Oboe, English Horn, Recorder, and Piano.

Zola was also a widely published author with more than 50 books in several languages, and the composer of some 200 spiritual songs and personally performed on most of his album. His two musicals, "Beloved Thief" and "Mine Eyes Have Seen," have been televised nationally.

He had acted as a lecturer and tour host on more than 80 trips to Israel, Egypt, Jordan, Turkey, the areas of the seven churches Mediterranean islands, European capitals, etc. He at one time taught a course on "Christ in the Old Testament" at Dallas Baptist University and gave seminars at other education institutions. His booklet on 'The Seven Feasts of Israel' was a very important work. It opened the door to an understanding of the New Covenant Hebrew Feasts as they came to fulfillment in the death, burial, and resurrection of Messiah, the coming of the Holy Spirit, and the restoration of all Israel at the end of the age.

His national TV program, "Zola Levitt Presents", is seen on INSP and DayStar (network) and i (TV network) and until August 28 2006 was seen on TBN and is currently hosted by Jeffrey Seif and his ministry offers a correspondence course entitled "The Institute of Jewish-Christian Studies" which teaches the Jewish roots of the Christian faith. He was formerly the host of two top-rated radio talk shows: "The Heart of the Matter" in Dallas and the nationally syndicated "Zola Levitt Live." His ministry also publishes a monthly newsletter, "The Levitt Letter."

He died of lung cancer on April 19th, 2006.