Mostrando títulos en Israel y Palestina

Ready for the Rapture presents a powerful and inspiring in-depth study of two of the most important and revelatory books of the Bible with respect to end-time events or eschatology in theological terms - first and second Thessalonians. While from a theological perspective this two-part volume is an exegetical treatise of these two vital New Testament books, it is masterfully narrated in a way that makes the Pauline letters' doctrine-rich content readily understandable and intriguing to listeners with as little as an elementary education.

Jerusalem’s Secret Chronicle of a Vessel An ancient clay vessel, hidden for twenty-five centuries beneath the walls of old Jerusalem, conceals within it forgotten scrolls, texts that hint at a secret powerful enough to reshape the history of the three great Abrahamic faiths. Seen through the eyes of a young historian specializing in sacred writings, a skeptical student, a journalist, and a rabbi, this novel weaves the distant past into the living present. Their journey moves through subterranean tunnels, coded manuscripts, and old conflicts that have never fully fallen silent. The story ...

Screams Without Words is a gripping fictionalized narrative inspired by real events that expose the devastating realities of war, the fragility of peace, and the resilience of the human spirit. When West Point graduate Mike Adams is recruited by the CIA after demonstrating exceptional leadership during the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, he is thrust into the heart of the Middle East. Assigned to the CIA station at the U.S. embassy in Jerusalem, Mike’s mission takes a dangerous turn as the Israeli-Hamas conflict erupts into brutal warfare. Tasked with rescuing American hostages ...

De vijfjarige Milad Salama is met zijn klas op schoolreisje naar een speelparadijs vlak bij Jeruzalem als de schoolbus in botsing komt met een vrachtwagen en in brand vliegt. De Palestijn Abed raakt verstrikt in een bureaucratisch doolhof. Hij bevindt zich aan de verkeerde kant van de muur, heeft niet het vereiste identiteitsbewijs om de militaire controleposten te passeren en kan Jeruzalem niet in. Hij heeft geen idee waar zijn zoon is.

Now, as awareness of the apartheid nature of the State of Israel continues to grow, Omar Barghouti, founding member of the Palestinian Civil Society Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) campaign against Israel, presents a renewed call to action. Aimed at forcing the State of Israel to uphold international law and universal human rights for the Palestinian people, here is a manifesto for change.

Is it a harrowing nightmare or a test of faith? The heartwarming festive lights of Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles) glowed at Gaya and her husband's home in Kibbutz Benjamin as the family gathered for Simchat Torah dinner. Just hours later, at 6:30 a.m., sirens pierced the air. Hamas terrorists breached the Gaza border in a coordinated assault that devastated border communities and turned the Nova music festival into a massacre. Dor was dragged from his bed with friends, forced toward Gaza, their lives overturned in an instant. For three hundred days, Leora, a ninety-four-year-old Holocaust ...

The Israel–Palestine conflict is not just a dispute over land. It is a collision of histories, identities, traumas, and competing claims that have hardened over more than a century. Every major attempt to resolve it has run into the same problem: the core issues are deeply intertwined, emotionally charged, and shaped by memories of loss and fear on both sides. Power imbalances, regional politics, and global interests only add to the deadlock. This is why the conflict remains so resistant to quick solutions and why any honest discussion has to begin with realism rather than wishful ...

The future of the relationship between Israel and America is deeply uncertain: The current political leadership of each country is hostile to the other, there is no longer a sense of shared strategic focus, and demographic changes are forcing the countries further apart with every passing year. Undermining the relationship between Israel and the US is the fact that it was never clearly defined. The ambiguity has been politically helpful but now threatens the future: There is no treaty, no agreed set of obligations, no mutual dependence.

Encounter the prophecies of Isaiah as covenant instruction — not church theology. This focused edition presents nine foundational chapters from the Book of Isaiah (40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 51, 52, 53, and 66), drawn directly from the Tanach. The text is rendered in clear, forceful language that preserves the prophetic poetry while exposing the message Isaiah delivered to Israel in times of judgment, exile, and return. In these chapters, YHWH speaks to His people about accountability, justice, correction, and restoration according to the covenant of the Torah. The so-called “Servant” ...

La Biblia hace referencia a Canaán en varias ocasiones. Por ejemplo, Dios ordenó a los israelitas destruir a los cananeos tras la huida de los israelitas desde Egipto. Sin embargo, la historia real de esta civilización no coincide completamente con lo señalado por fuentes teológicas. Por ejemplo, la civilización cananea consistió en multitud de diferentes pueblos del mismo grupo étnico, pero con diferentes culturas. Las fronteras de la región además eran frecuentemente redefinidas.

‘An excellent primer . . . essential reading’ GUARDIAN * The world’s eyes are on the Gaza Strip. After more than a year of Israeli military bombardment, it is the scene of unimaginable destruction. It is also one of the most politically significant territories on the planet. Yet how many...

In the last sixty years, Israel has faced seven different wars. During that time, the country has been under immense scrutiny and been the recipient of false accusations. This leaves the public with many questions: Does Israel want peace with the Arab nations? How do Islamic views affect Israel? Using a number of sources, Mitchell G. Bard uncovers Israel’s true history. His book includes the following: · A discussion of various wars involving Israel (including the war of 1948) · Multiple maps that help the reader visualize the wars · An analysis of terrorism directed at Israel · An ...

A Globe and Mail and Hill Times Best Book of 2025. In this emotional missive from the diaspora, Globe and Mail columnist Marsha Lederman gathers her columns searching for the humanitarian middle of the Israel-Palestine conflict. Since 2023, the best-selling and award-winning author and...

A GLOBE AND MAIL BEST BOOK “This story is a necessary lesson against hatred and revenge.” ELIE WIESEL, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish captured hearts and headlines around the world in the aftermath of horrific tragedy: on January 16, 2009, Israeli shells hit his home in...

The Future of Palestine: How Discrimination Hinders Change was inspired by the shocking "honor killing" of the author's classmate and friend, Israa Ghrayeb. Her alleged crime? The simple act of going out, in broad daylight, with her fiancé and his sister - an act Ghrayeb's cousin maintained was unacceptable in a conservative society. While Ghrayeb's killers may be free, their manner of thinking is anything but. Tamar Haddad seeks to open minds to diverse perspectives and to give voice to those who are commonly marginalized in conservative Palestinian society.

For millennia, the question of Ishmael’s place within the Abrahamic tradition has shaped religious identity, cultural narratives, and geopolitical thought. Muslims, Jews, and Christians alike have drawn upon the story of Abraham and his sons to interpret their origins and spiritual inheritance. Yet, the historical and textual foundations behind these claims remain vigorously debated. The Truth About Ishmael presents Gauss’s investigation into these ancient narratives. Drawing on the Hebrew Bible—particularly the Book of Genesis—and reviewing historical inscriptions, cultural ...

When the state of Israel was formed in 1948, it precipitated the Nakba or 'disaster': the displacement of the Palestine nation, creating fracture-lines which continue to erupt in violent and tragic ways today. In the years that followed, while the Berlin Wall crumbled and South Africa abolished apartheid, the Israeli government rejected every opportunity for reconciliation with Palestine. But Raja Shehadeh, human rights lawyer and Palestine's greatest living writer, suggests that this does not mean the two nations cannot work together as partners on the road to peace, not genocide.

All of us live in the reflection of these fascinating Women of the Bible, and we may even ask why are they so special? Beginning at the beginning, we meet Eve, who was created in just one clear day by God. How would that make you feel if you were in her shoes? Suddenly you are a fully grown woman and wife, given the heavy responsibility to populate the entire world. A lot was expected of her, she was created for the sole purpose to be Adam’s wife, to be his companion and emotional support. She instantly became aware of her desires. And we probably think of Eve as a pious and mature woman....

God's faithfulness to Israel is an incredible affirmation of His unconditional goodness, and as we discover His heart for His chosen people, we better understand His heart for us. Israel's story begins with God's promise to make Abraham a great nation, and to this day, His hand continues to guide and protect the Jewish people. Israel Always is a sweeping journey through Israel's prolific history, its modern-day influence, and its promised future, highlighting the continuous throughline of God's provision for His people.

Ruth Elias, a Jewish woman who was taken to Auschwitz while several months pregnant, recounts her challenging and unthinkable story of confronting perhaps the most agonizing choice so that she and her newborn infant would not die. Taken for Nazi medical experimentation, she confronted the infamous Dr. Josef Mengele and saved the life of not only herself but her child as well.