Jesus and the Land
Author | : Gary M. Burge |
Publisher | : Baker Books |
Total Pages | : 176 |
Release | : 2010-04-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781441212320 |
ISBN-13 | : 1441212329 |
Rating | : 4/5 (329 Downloads) |
Download or read book Jesus and the Land written by Gary M. Burge and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2010-04-01 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This accessible volume describes first-century Jewish and Christian beliefs about the land of Israel and offers a full survey of New Testament passages that directly address the question of land and faith. Respected New Testament scholar Gary M. Burge examines present-day tensions surrounding "territorial religion" in the modern Middle East, helping contemporary Christians develop a Christian theology of the land and assess Bible-based claims in discussions of the Israeli-Palestinian struggle.