Zion's Christian Soldiers?

Zion's Christian Soldiers?
Author: Stephen Sizer
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 190
Release: 2021-07-24
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 166671853X
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Many Bible believing Christians are convinced that God blesses those nations that stand with Israel and curses those that don’t. This belief has had a significant influence on attitudes towards the ongoing Palestinian-Israeli conflict in the Middle East. Claims made in books like the Scofield Reference Bible and Hal Lindsey’s The Late Great Planet Earth have fed into contemporary Christian Zionism, with radical implications for how we view our faith and the world in which we live. Stephen Sizer contends that this view is based on misinterpretation of the Bible. He provides an introduction to Christian Zionism and a clear response and positive alternative based on a careful study of relevant biblical texts. His intention is to encourage dialogue on the relationship between Israel and the Christian church and offer a more constructive view of the future and our role in it. This accessible volume includes numerous tables and diagrams, questions for Bible study and further reflection, and a glossary of terms. It concludes with a previously unpublished sermon by John Stott on ‘The Place of Israel.’

Israeli and Palestinian Postcards

Israeli and Palestinian Postcards
Author: Tim Jon Semmerling
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2013-08-26
Genre: History
ISBN: 0292749597
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Searing images of suicide bombings and retaliatory strikes now define the Israeli-Palestinian conflict for many Westerners, but television and print media are not the only visual realms in which the conflict is playing out. Even tourist postcards and greeting cards have been pressed into service as vehicles through which Israelis and Palestinians present competing visions of national selfhood and conflicting claims to their common homeland. In this book, Tim Jon Semmerling explores how Israelis and Palestinians have recently used postcards and greeting cards to present images of the national self, to build national awareness and reinforce nationalist ideologies, and to gain international acceptance. He discusses and displays the works of numerous postcard/greeting card manufacturers, artists, and photographers and identifies the symbolic choices in their postcards, how the choices are arranged into messages, what the messages convey and to whom, and who benefits and loses in these presentations of national self. Semmerling convincingly demonstrates that, far from being ephemeral, Israeli and Palestinian postcards constitute an important arena of struggle over visual signs and the power to produce reality.

Lone Soldiers

Lone Soldiers
Author: Herb Keinon
Publisher: Devorah Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: History
ISBN: 9789655241167
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Engagingly written by the diplomatic correspondent for the Jerusalem Post, this book tells the tale of Israel's lone soldiers, young men who have left family, friends, studies, and top jobs behind to travel to an unfamiliar country and culture and join its army. Revealing images from noted photojournalist Ricki Rosen bring the stories of 14 of these young men--including Michael Levin, who died in the Second Lebanon War-- to life. This chronicle also profiles Lieutenant Colonel (res.) Tzvika Levy, known as the "father of the lone soldiers," whose mission it is to welcome and prepare the foreign recruits. The stories gathered here serve as a testament to the enduring strength of the nation of Israel and its armed forces.

Go Bible

Go Bible
Author: Tyndale
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers
Total Pages: 1589
Release: 2024-09-03
Genre: Bibles
ISBN: 1496486552
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When God calls, it's time to go! The Go Bible is bursting with fun and engaging content to help kids explore God's Word and go share it with others. Paired with the accurate, easy-to-read NLT translation, this kids' Bible plants seeds of faith and share the life-changing love of God with kids through over 600 features centered on the theme of transformation. Key Benefits of the Go Bible Easy to Understand The NLT's accurate and accessible Bible text uses familiar words that speak to the hearts and minds of readers without having to process technical biblical language. Perfect for readers age 7+. Big Font Size and Colored Text The Go Bible is the full Bible formatted with a 9.5-point font size and a two-column format. Chapter numbers are red and verse numbers are blue, making them easy for children to find. Perfect for reading alone or out loud with an adult. Emphasizes the Theme of Transformation The message of the Bible has transformative effects on the lives of believers. That's why every feature in the Go Bible emphasizes how God's power transforms the lives of people in the Bible, and our lives today. Packed with More than 600 Features Connecting Bible Truths to Everyday Life Includes several features tying Bible truth to modern-day life Go Bible features include: Complete text of the trustworthy, clear, and accurate New Living Translation (NLT) Know, Grow, and Go--Read mini devotions that teach kids to know God's Word, grow their faith, and go share it with others. Key Verse Challenge--Engage with fun activities to help kids memorize scripture. Factoids--Learn interesting facts about life in Bible times. True Tales of Transformed People--Enjoy snapshots of people whose lives were forever changed by God. Choose to Change--Apply Bible knowledge to modern-day problems. 20 Key Moments--This children's Bible contains info-packed illustrations of the tabernacle, ark, Egyptian plagues and more! 32 Special Pages--Explore big Bible ideas with full-color illustrations Book Introductions--Includes a Seek-and-Find guide, chronological timeline, and a big picture view of why the book matters in God's story 8 Kid-Friendly Maps--Discover colorful maps with travel routes, kingdom borders, and animal populations. 9.5-point font For readers familiar with Ken Taylor's best-selling A Child's First Bible, the Go Bible is the perfect next step to deepening their understanding of God's story.