As ‘Spiritual But Not Religious’ Trends Rise, Former New Age Seeker Explains How Exodus Led Her to Jesus
For Immediate Release (Albuquerque, NM) — According to Pew Research, nearly 9 in 10 Americans hold at least one New Age belief, and over half of Christians also incorporate these spiritual concepts into their worldview. In a YouGov poll on New Age spiritualism, 55% of Americans in the general population believe in karma and 25% believe in reincarnation, astrology, or parallel realities. But according to Pew, 61% of self-described Christians hold at least one New Age belief. Dr. Dinah Dye, author of the book “The Greatest Exodus,” knows very well the lure of New Ageism. She experienced it first-hand until a moment of decision changed the trajectory of her life.
“I knew nothing about Christianity,” says Dr. Dye. “I was raised in a conservative Jewish home and attended Hebrew school as a child. We sat for hours in synagogue. Prayers were recited in Hebrew, but little effort was made to explain their meaning. I did not see much passion for God or experience a strong sense of spiritual wonder. So, when the counter-cultural exploded across North America, I was more than ready.”
Dr. Dye admits experimenting with tarot cards, astrology, Ouija boards, meditation, and other mystical concepts.
“I wanted answers to the same questions countless others were asking then and now,” says Dr. Dye. “’Who am I? Why am I here? Is there reality beyond the visible world? Can humanity transcend its brokenness?’ What I discovered was confusion. The New Age movement promises enlightenment but delivers endless competing paths. Every guru had a different map to reality. Every teacher claimed access to hidden wisdom. Truth was always hidden behind another layer of esoteric knowledge supposedly accessible only to the spiritually advanced. Ironically, the movement promising liberation created its own hierarchy of enlightened insiders.”
Dr. Dye says it was a gathering organized by a major public figure when her life took a turn. She attended an unveiling of a massive marble statue of Hanuman the Hindu monkey god. When the statue was unveiled, the entire crowd bowed down to worship — all except one person.
“I remained standing, horrified,” says Dr. Dye. “In that moment—the one and only time in my life—I heard the audible voice of God: ‘Thou shalt have no other gods before Me.’ It was direct, clear, and unmistakable. While everyone around me bowed before the statue, I stood frozen in place. In that moment I knew with absolute certainty that Yahweh alone was God, and that there was no other. I followed that experience by reading the entire Bible cover to cover in a single week. I knew Jesus—the Son of the living God—had risen from the grave and embodied all that God had been doing through His servants in the Hebrew Scriptures.”
Her new-found faith led to a Doctorate in Hebraic Studies in Christianity and in her latest book, The Greatest Exodus: A Divine Warrior Tradition, Dr. Dinah Dye reveals how the story of deliverance, covenant, kingship, and divine presence unfolds from Genesis to Revelation. At a time when many Christians struggle to reconcile their modern faith with the ancient world, Dr. Dye offers a framework that deepens appreciation for the Jewish roots of Christianity. The book also clarifies how the Old Testament points to Christ, reinforcing Scripture’s unity from beginning to end.
Drawing from her lifelong connection to Jewish Passover tradition, Dye explores how ancient biblical imagery — including temple themes, covenant patterns, and the Divine Warrior motif — reveals a consistent portrait of God bringing order out of chaos and dwelling with His redeemed people. Rather than diminishing biblical authority, Dye argues that understanding the ancient cultural and literary context strengthens confidence in the Bible’s unified message.
From Jesus’ baptism in the Jordan to His wilderness testing, from the Sermon on the Mount to the Resurrection, Dr. Dye demonstrates how the Gospel writers frame Jesus as reenacting and fulfilling Israel’s Exodus journey.
“Without the Exodus framework, Jesus can seem detached from the Old Testament,” says Dr. Dye. “But in the Gospels, He is portrayed not only as a new Moses but as Israel itself, walking out the people’s story in His own life. He passes through the waters, enters the wilderness, ascends the mountain, and forms a covenant community. These are deliberate echoes. When we read the Gospels with Exodus in view, we see context and continuity.”
Dr. Dye says The Greatest Exodus traces how the Old Testament patterns of deliverance, divine warfare, and enthronement are woven throughout the New Testament and find their fulfillment in Jesus.
“If you understand the Exodus,” she says, “you understand the Bible.”
“I knew nothing about Christianity,” says Dr. Dye. “I was raised in a conservative Jewish home and attended Hebrew school as a child. We sat for hours in synagogue. Prayers were recited in Hebrew, but little effort was made to explain their meaning. I did not see much passion for God or experience a strong sense of spiritual wonder. So, when the counter-cultural exploded across North America, I was more than ready.”
Dr. Dye admits experimenting with tarot cards, astrology, Ouija boards, meditation, and other mystical concepts.
“I wanted answers to the same questions countless others were asking then and now,” says Dr. Dye. “’Who am I? Why am I here? Is there reality beyond the visible world? Can humanity transcend its brokenness?’ What I discovered was confusion. The New Age movement promises enlightenment but delivers endless competing paths. Every guru had a different map to reality. Every teacher claimed access to hidden wisdom. Truth was always hidden behind another layer of esoteric knowledge supposedly accessible only to the spiritually advanced. Ironically, the movement promising liberation created its own hierarchy of enlightened insiders.”
Dr. Dye says it was a gathering organized by a major public figure when her life took a turn. She attended an unveiling of a massive marble statue of Hanuman the Hindu monkey god. When the statue was unveiled, the entire crowd bowed down to worship — all except one person.
“I remained standing, horrified,” says Dr. Dye. “In that moment—the one and only time in my life—I heard the audible voice of God: ‘Thou shalt have no other gods before Me.’ It was direct, clear, and unmistakable. While everyone around me bowed before the statue, I stood frozen in place. In that moment I knew with absolute certainty that Yahweh alone was God, and that there was no other. I followed that experience by reading the entire Bible cover to cover in a single week. I knew Jesus—the Son of the living God—had risen from the grave and embodied all that God had been doing through His servants in the Hebrew Scriptures.”
Her new-found faith led to a Doctorate in Hebraic Studies in Christianity and in her latest book, The Greatest Exodus: A Divine Warrior Tradition, Dr. Dinah Dye reveals how the story of deliverance, covenant, kingship, and divine presence unfolds from Genesis to Revelation. At a time when many Christians struggle to reconcile their modern faith with the ancient world, Dr. Dye offers a framework that deepens appreciation for the Jewish roots of Christianity. The book also clarifies how the Old Testament points to Christ, reinforcing Scripture’s unity from beginning to end.
Drawing from her lifelong connection to Jewish Passover tradition, Dye explores how ancient biblical imagery — including temple themes, covenant patterns, and the Divine Warrior motif — reveals a consistent portrait of God bringing order out of chaos and dwelling with His redeemed people. Rather than diminishing biblical authority, Dye argues that understanding the ancient cultural and literary context strengthens confidence in the Bible’s unified message.
From Jesus’ baptism in the Jordan to His wilderness testing, from the Sermon on the Mount to the Resurrection, Dr. Dye demonstrates how the Gospel writers frame Jesus as reenacting and fulfilling Israel’s Exodus journey.
“Without the Exodus framework, Jesus can seem detached from the Old Testament,” says Dr. Dye. “But in the Gospels, He is portrayed not only as a new Moses but as Israel itself, walking out the people’s story in His own life. He passes through the waters, enters the wilderness, ascends the mountain, and forms a covenant community. These are deliberate echoes. When we read the Gospels with Exodus in view, we see context and continuity.”
Dr. Dye says The Greatest Exodus traces how the Old Testament patterns of deliverance, divine warfare, and enthronement are woven throughout the New Testament and find their fulfillment in Jesus.
“If you understand the Exodus,” she says, “you understand the Bible.”
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About Dr. Dinah Dye:
Dr. Dinah Dye was raised in a Jewish community in Ottawa, Canada. For over 45 years, Dr. Dye studied the Bible through its original lens, leading her to Yeshua (Jesus). With degrees in education, business, and a Doctorate in Hebraic Studies in Christianity, Dr. Dye has served in leadership roles with the Assemblies of God and Foursquare International, including as director of Foursquare’s Bible Institute. With her combined academic knowledge and practical ministry experience, Dr. Dye has taught and mentored believers across the globe. Her ministry, Foundations in Torah, is a resource hub for biblical study grounded in the Hebraic worldview. Dr. Dye and her husband Michael live outside Albuquerque, New Mexico, where they enjoy time with their grandchildren. For more information visit: https://dinahdye.com. ### |
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