David brog is the is the executive director of christians united for israel cufi. This book challenges the traditional christian theological framework in which the people of israel have no gracious covenant standing before god. In this 236page coffee table book, you will discover israel attracts so much fascination, frustration, and fury. The entire stand with israel theology is based on one verse, and the verse had nothing to do with any modern nation state born a few thousand years later. In his recent book, the promise of israel, rabbi daniel gordis writes about. An exploration of the bibles incredible story line and why it matters today examines the scriptures as a whole, not focusing on one particular story or character. This unique booklet reveals stunning quotes and disturbing examples of christian antisemitism past and present.
Why palestine matters palestine gaza, education, human. While critical of many of israels actions, we also expressed our admiration for its many achievements and wrote the book in the hope that a more balanced debate over these critical issues and. Israelunited states relations refers to the bilateral relationship between israel and the united states. The israelpalestine mission network ipmn of the presbyterian church has outdone itself with the publishing of yet another reference book on palestineisrael, why palestine matters. It could be said in our day that of the writing of books regard.
Why palestine matters why palestine matters why palestine matters why palestine matters. Israel matters arms high school and college students with precise, compelling information and engaging, accessible stories. Impassioned, brilliant, and riveting, we stand divided is the essential book for understanding american jewishisrael relations. This mustread chronicle unabashedly takes on the key issues underpinning the palestinian struggle for freedom and independence. Once we realize we are following a practitioner of judaism, the king of israel, and the promised savior of the jewish people, what happens to our theology of israel. Rarely a day goes by that the news is not filled with news of israel or her neighbors. Israel matters mcdermott, jordantrexler professor of religion gerald r roanoke college on. In this important book, david brog stands the conventional wisdom about christians and jews on its head.
Using the power of the executive to protect jewish students. In light of the passing of ariel sharon this weekend, we thought it appropriate to pass along mr. Standwithus swu is an international and nonpartisan israel education organization that inspires and educates people of all ages and backgrounds, challenges misinformation and fights antisemitism. A new perspective on the slaughter of the canaanites. On the day after jews holiest day of the year yom kippur, a mostly christian throng of zealous prozionist christians held a stand with israel rally on capitol hill on sunday. Today, however, our situation doesnt lend itself to these visible means of atonement, and there are no ready mediators. Christian theology of israel has changed more in the past hundred years than at any other time in the past eighteen hundred. Why christians must think differently about the people and the land by theologian gerald mcdermott.
Israel matters, book first fruits of zion resources store. Standwithus describes itself as an international, nonprofit organization that believes that education is the road to peace. Relations with israel have proved to be a crucial factor in the policy of the united states government in the middle east. A biblical assignment and a divine promise summon our stand in faith, our intercession with expectancy, and our support with promise. The answer to why israel matters is important to understanding a greater question about gods faithfulness in all he promises to mankind. An innovation powerhouse, it makes life better for millions with stunning advances like incisionfree surgery. The rise of dispensationalism, the establishment of the state of israel, and the renewal of jewishchristian dialogue in the postholocaust era have all informed a modern movement of christians who are supportive of the jewish people and the jewish state. Will the united states stand with the antichrist or israel. Unlike other israel advocacy groups, standwithus unapologetically toes a pro government line.
This is what litzman has said, recorded by the newspaper the times of israel. Seven decades after its miraculous rebirth, israel is a global hightech leader playing a vital role in the world economy. I think when israel was first formed, a much better plan could have been come up with, one that. And unlike the muslim nations which surround israel, israel does not want to destroy the united states. In so doing, he helps to further the very reconciliation he seeks to chronicle. Brogs commentary and book recommendations on israeli history and the challenges the nation currently faces. It does so not just by countering criticisms and exploding common myths about the jewish state, but by painting a picture of the country that encompasses its politics, history, culture, and people. Instead, this book is a reflection of mcdermotts journey and how he has wrestled with the role of israel in the bible and in the world today. In israel matters, the author of yeshua matters takes a theology centered on rabbi yeshua of nazareth one step further. The very name christian is undermined when we fail to do this, and standing with israel is central to our faith. As your bible explainer in chief, let me quickly break it down for you because no, the bible doesnt command we stand with israel. John walton about his new book the lost world of the israelite conquest, then with dr. Past present forever, by mat staver, founder and chairman of liberty counsel and president of christians in defense of israel, and john aman, director of creative services for liberty counsel.
A long and ugly trail of antisemitism blackens the pages of church history, as youll discover in why israel matters to you and your family. Also a reminder, if you have not subscribed to israel my glory, you can get a one year free subscription at no cost. Rashida tlaib and her fellow american detractors of israel who claim that israel does nothing but take from the us owe israel an apology. We are called to stand with israel today because we could be people of the last hour. With so many worried about the growing distance between american jews and israel, we stand divided is an extremely important, timely book. Why christians must think differently about the people and the land. And there you can also find our new booklet, here we stand. Stand with us standwithus swu is an international and nonpartisan israel education organization that inspires and educates people of all ages and backgrounds, challenges misinformation and fights antisemitism. Knowing that the holy one of israel would never abandon or forsake his people implies that there is always some means of atonement available to us.
Going further, i believe that all christians should be united for israel. Instead, the nation of israel is argued to be gods chosen instrument to reveal himself and his character to the world. Israel matters is not a series of essays by various authors. Instead, this book is a reflection of mcdermotts journey and how he has wrestled with the role of israel in the bible and in the world. The israel matters campaign revolves around a modular display of retractable stands of colorful panels, each seven feet high, which collectively tell. Israels health minister yaakov litzman belive that the messiah will arrrive before passover, that starts 8th of april. This lavishly illustrated guide to all things israel reveals why. Standwithus has created a new and innovative way to educate and inspire people about israel and to counter the anti israel hate walls that tour u. How and how not to talk about the israel lobby foreign. Israel matters, by the respected scholar, historian, and foreign policy analyst mitchell bard, tells us why the world should care about israel. Gerald mcdermott about his new book israel matters, then discusses whether there is spiritual significance to the eclipse on monday, and takes your jewishrelated calls. When the arabs realized in 1973 that militarily defeating israel was impossible they embarked on a diabolical dual strategy of ruthless terrorism against civilians mainly women and children and the greatest, most destructive and venomous propaganda machine in history to make dr goebbels look like a bumbling amateur. The relationship between america and israel is quite relevant to our modern times.
Students, community members, and activists worldwide have used our renowned booklets and brochures to educate the public about israel. The israel matters campaign revolves around a modular display of 14 retractable stands of colorful panels, each seven feet high, whic stand with us standwithus swu is an international and nonpartisan israel education organization that inspires and educates people of all ages and backgrounds, challenges misinformation and fights antisemitism. Will the united stand stand with the antichrist or with israel in the endtimes. The lord has called us to be people with moral and biblical conviction, walking wisely and knowing his word. Standwithus israel in focus international conference recap.
Israel matters explores the centrality of israel in gods redemptive plan. American israeli public affairs committee, the aipac briefing book. Stand with us has obtained the highest possible ratings from two preeminent rating agencies. Feeling that israel was not getting the backing it deserved in the united states. Us will stand by israels side and will likely veto any sanction against israel. Jewish people and to show the world what we, as jews stand for and believe in. To spread the true facts about israel and to connect with everyone who stands with israel. This book challenges the widespread christian assumption that since jesus came to.
She has been a staunch ally of the us since the earliest days of her modern founding, and simple friendship and loyalty dictate that we return the favor. Why christians must think differently about the people and the land ebook 9781493406760 by gerald r. A companion website to 108 page magazinelayout full color book with discussion guide and video clips for each of the 7 chapters. Standwithus offers rewards to catch perpetrators of hate crimes against jews anywhere in the world. An advocacy organization that promotes education and understanding that will bring a secure future for israel and her neighbors.
Discover why israel attracts so much fascination and fury in the newly released book, why israel matters. There are key reasons the state of israel matters today in the middle east. Shmuel katz, standwithus has been able to produce cuttingedge print material for over a decade. Israel matters ffoz resources first fruits of zion. Youll find answers in why israel matters by mat staver with john aman. It is really hard for me not to think of the palestinian side of the entire thing. Today, with antisemitism on the rise and israel under assault, christians must stand with the jewish people and with israel. This book is required reading for anyone who cares about the future of christianjewish relations and the state of israel. The executive director and cofounder of standwithus is roz rothstein. Israel is the only democracy in the middle east, which is reason alone to stand with her. The emotional, historical, and spiritual ties that bound us to israel in the past are. Why israel matters, a new original documentary series presented by christians in defense of israel and liberty counsel with impact productions and tbn, gives viewers an up close and personal view of this small nation that plays a big role on the worlds stage. I believe that all christians should stand with israel. Ro christian bible study resources, dictionary, concordance and search tools.
The answer involves understanding who the modern state of israel really is and where it fits within bible prophecy. Discover why israel attracts so much fascination, frustration, and fury seven decades after its miraculous rebirth, israel is a global hightech leader playing a vital role in the world economy. Mitchell bard, in all his writing, has done yeomans work in making the argument for israel, and for the necessity of israel. Im native american, and my own ancestors dealt with the same thing. Gordis has made an outstanding contribution to the field. Since the 1960s the united states has been very strong supporter of israel, and promoted good relations between israel and jordan, lebanon and egypt, while holding off the hostility from other middle eastern nations, especially syria and iran. Regardless of the reasons for the special relationship, american support for israel really is quite extensive.
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