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Summary: Historical & Biblical Perspective of Jerusalem
Review: Pastor Hagee does a good job of bringing out historical and biblical references to Jerusalem. Covered in this book is the recent history of the quarrels between Israel and the PLO, since Israel became a nation in 1948. The roots of this holy land stem back to Abraham's time in the Bible. Hagee adds good detail to what actually has happened since 1948 in Israel, and the fact that Arafat and the Muslims will not be satisfied until Israel and Jerusalem are their own. Hagee also goes into the history of Jerusalem and what to expect in the future per Biblical prophecy. If you have read Hagee's "From Daniel to Doomsday", or any of his other prophecy books, you will recognize quite a bit, as he mentions the same thing. Great book due to the historical insight to the Mid-East conflict and Bible prophecy and its ties to Jerusalem and Israel.
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Summary: Jerusalem. The Truth Is Out There.
Review: The revelations in this captivating book by John Hagee should be accessed by people of all faiths, with their impact being of such a wide ranging & immense significance that they will ultimately affect us all. The author confirms the claims of the Hebrew prophets of the Old Testament that in the 'latter days', Jerusalem will be again be at the epicentre of world events and 'a cup of trembling' to the nations. John Hagee tackles this issue head on and pulls no punches as he presents a fascinating insight into current events, the Middle East 'peace process', Jerusalem, the Temple Mount plus the potential conflicts facing us all involving weapons of mass destruction. All of these issues and more being examined in the light of what the Scriptures ultimately declare for the times ahead of us. The writer stresses that his primary purpose is to convey an understanding to readers of the age-old divisions still tearing the Holy Land apart, and how these relate to the future of Jerusalem and the region as a whole. The roots of the conflict are studied in some depth. The writer examining the 'Palestinian issue', the history of the 'Palestinian' people, Yasser Arafat, the whole Arab-Israeli conflict and the realms/consequences of International involvement. The issue of the coming Third Temple in Jerusalem is also tackled in the light of the prophesied Anti-christ. Not least of the subjects addressed is that of the Jewish people and the Land of Israel. Many readers will be aware that during the Nazi Holocaust, musicians were forced to play calming music at the entrance to the death camp of Auschwitz to mask the horror awaiting the Jews as they passed through that infamous gate en route to annihilation. From this study we can see an alarming parallel to our modern times which the writer illustrates so well. Today's orchestra, comprising of the likes of Bush, Blair, Chirac, Annan, Arafat, & co., all dutifully supported in harmony by the media. Each shown to purvey a modern symphony pacifying & reassuring the Jewish people who are currently being coerced along the new deceptive route to genocide paved with counterfeit pledges of 'peace'. To elaborate we see from this work how the Israelis are being betrayed into believing the 'lie' that by surrendering their eternal Biblical homeland to the Arabs who have taken the name 'Palestinian', then the Jewish people will receive recognition, a cessation of terrorism and ultimately 'peace'. The writer ably demonstrating with accurate references to Scripture that no such peace under these terms can ever be achieved. One will discover through this study that the same Bible that promised the Holy Land as an eternal, Divine inheritance to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac & Jacob (Israel) also proclaimed the consequences of 'dividing up' God's Land. ("I will gather all nations and bring them down to the Valley of Jehoshaphat. There I will enter into judgement against them concerning my inheritance, my people Israel, for they scattered my people among the nations and divided up my land." - Joel 3;v2). The outcome of International interference, pressure and any Israeli capitulation clearly not being peace but war, destruction and judgement upon the nations responsible who rebelled against the Written Word and Purpose so clearly defined. One needs to read and re-read the sections of this book devoted to these particular issues. Since the horrific terrorist atrocities of September 11 2001, John Hagee has in fact released an 'updated' version of this book entitled "Attack On America. New York, Jerusalem & The Role Of Terrorism In The Last Days." To those readers who find obtaining a copy of " Battle For Jerusalem", then perhaps the aforementioned update would be suitable as it does contain the backbone of what is included in the earlier work. Having heard John Hagee speak and having studied the Middle East for many years, I can confirm that the writer has a commendable grasp of the region's history which he ably demonstrates here. His accurate revelations from a Christian perspective make for an awesome read. Recommended.
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Summary: If you really want
Review: to know whats going on in the middle east read this book, its excellant. thanks brother john.
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