Zola Levitt

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Zola Levitt (December 3, 1938 - April 19, 2006) was a Messianic Jewish teacher 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. An avid musician, Levitt played the oboe, English horn, recorder, and piano.

Levitt was also a widely published author with more than fifty books in several different languages, and the composer of some two hundred spiritual songs, personally performing for most of his album. His two musicals, "Beloved Thief" and "Mine Eyes Have Seen," have been televised nationally.

Zola is known as the host of the weekly national television program Zola Levitt Presents, and 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.

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 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 19, 2006.