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Summary: A must read about the Middle East
Review: This book is outstanding and should be read by everyone interested in the Middle East, and especially by every Christian. Dr. Burge addresses prophecy concerning the Middle East from a fresh perspective, with a clear and cohesive theology, rather than simply parroting traditional thinking about prophecy. He reveals what is actually happening in the Middle East, which we don't see in the media. He addresses what Jesus Himself said about the land and the nation of Israel; and he integrates all of these together in a captivating way. I found it hard to put the book down.
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Summary: Veiled Attack Upon "Christian Zionists" Who Stand By Israel.
Review: This book presents a cloaked attack upon what are described herein as "Christian Zionists" as well as the State of Israel itself. We are presented with an extremely selective criticism of what is clearly outlined in the Hebrew-Christian Bible pertaining to the Eternal heritage of the Jewish people to the Land of Israel.The tone of this work very much borders on Replacement Theology, promoting an agenda which can but isolate Israel & the Jewish people, and which is utterly devoid of any Scriptural accuracy or depth. Very disturbing when this is supposed to be a book promoting a so called "Christian" perspective. Even from the cover picture depicting a Palestinian child facing an Israeli tank, the book presents a veiled hostility against the Jews, Israeli Government policy and all those who would support the Jewish State at this time. A number of renown experts in Biblical Prophecy are named and criticised. Some individual aspects of Biblical Prophecy are even themselves criticised, but no veritable alternative or interpretation is included. I feel that there is also a fundamental lack of understanding pertaining to the heritage of the Jewish people to the Land as outlined in the Hebrew-Christian Scriptures. A number of named, wonderful Christian/humanitarian organisations who are supportive of Israel also receive much unwarranted, baseless criticism. Much reference is made here of the "Palestinian issue", but only in an extremely selective manner which is utterly supportive of the Palestinian 'cause' and extremely biased and hostile towards the Israelis. Whilst not exactly going as far as "justifying" Palestinian terrorism and the murder of innocent Israeli civilians, the book pulls no punches in it's tone which alleges that some of the major causes of the strife that has resulted in terrorism and the loss of so many Israeli and Palestinian lives is the "theft of Palestinian land...." etc.. Unfounded allegations are also made in this book that the so called "Christian Zionists" actively support all the political decisions of the Israeli Government and the measures taken to enforce them. I have come across many books critical of Israel, but I have seldom encountered such a book that uses such a "veiled hostility". Even the security measures upon entering/leaving Israel are criticised, despite their being a fundamental principle of safety & the "war against terrorism". The Israeli side of the story is largely ignored here, in what I can only, respectfully, describe as a personal attack upon Zionism and Israel. Having studied the field of Biblical prophecy, Israel & the Holocaust for approaching 30 years I find it difficult in words alone to express the dismay that I felt whilst analysing this work. As a Christian I feel dismayed to find myself reminded that much of the anti-Jewish sentiments prevalent in some elements of the Church during the latter period still exist. I cannot recommend this book. Thank you.
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Summary: Awful bias. Beware.
Review: This book reveals the increasing trend to conceal anti-Semitism behind the more respectable titles of anti-Zionism or anti-Israelism. The book displaying a shocking bias and often virulent hostility towards the Jewish state of Israel and the Israeli Government. I would have much preferred it if the book had openly declared such a stance rather than professing support for Judaism at the outset and then proceeding to reveal it's real stance amidst a plethora of religious euphemisms which eventually show the book for what it really is. I would urge true Christians who read this book to do so prayerfully, with their Bibles open and not to be impressed with theological qualifications. The devil himself knows scripture far better than anyone else and his hatred for the Jewish people and their nation is unsurpassed. Those with little knowledge of the real history of the Palestinian/Israeli issue and the correct place for Israel and the Jews in scripture could easily be misled by this book. Reader be careful.
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Summary: Eye opening
Review: This work is a look at a difficult situation from an evangelical Christian perspective. It is a different view that actually demonstrates the enormous complexity of the situation. Burge writes some things that are tough to take because they run counter to the black and white dispensational theology that is so popular among fundamentalist Christians and Charismatics. The current nation of Israel has done unrighteous deeds in the name of God. Christians have supported them from the false perspective that this is a fulfillment of God's prophetic plan. Yet Israel is an unrighteous nation that has killed in the name of God. Israel has deprived thousands of people of their rights to justice. Israel has dispossessed people from their homes and lands with no compensation, not just Moselms but Arab Christians as well. Burge does not condone the acts of the Arab jihad and the suicide bombers but neither does he condone the unrighteous behavior of the Israelis. His conclusion is that we Christians should not be supporting Israeli unjustice. These acts of unrighteousness are hurting our Christian brethren who live in Palestine.
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Summary: Well Written and Reasoned
Review: Whose Land? Whose Promise? should be required reading for anyone who wants to know what is really going on in Israel/Palestine. With clear, well-written prose that makes this book a pleasure to read, Gary Burge tackles the thorny problem of Jewish/Palestinian relations from a strong, well-reasoned biblical perspective. Read it with an open mind and an open heart, and you'll have a much deeper understanding of the historic, spiritual, and political background of this tempestuous corner of the world.
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Summary: Well Written and Reasoned
Review: Whose Land? Whose Promise? should be required reading for anyone who wants to know what is really going on in Israel/Palestine. With clear, well-written prose that makes this book a pleasure to read, Gary Burge tackles the thorny problem of Jewish/Palestinian relations from a strong, well-reasoned biblical perspective. Read it with an open mind and an open heart, and you'll have a much deeper understanding of the historic, spiritual, and political background of this tempestuous corner of the world.
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