"[E]dited by Naim Ateek, Cedar Duaybis and Maurine Tobin".
"In April 2004, Sabeel Liberation Theology Center Jerusalem held its 5th International Conference on the theme of 'Challenging Christian Zionism'. This book contains the papers of that important, ground-breaking conference". -- back cover.
Contents divided into eight main sections: History and Theology -- Political Effects of Christian Zionism -- Christian Responses to Christian Zionism -- Jewish and Muslim Perspectives -- Nonviolent Strategies for Peace -- Religion as a Humanizing Factor -- Biblical Reflections -- The Archbishop of Canterbury's Message and Responses.
Contents: Editor's Note -- Acknowledgements -- Contributors -- Introduction: Challenging Christian Zionism / Naim Ateek -- The Historical Roots of Christian Zionism from Irving to Balfour: Christian Zionism in the United Kingdom (1820-1918) / Stephen Sizer -- From Blackstone to Bush: Christian Zionism in the United States (1890-2004) / Donald Wagner -- Theological and Biblical Assumptions of Christian Zionism / Gary M. Burge -- The Theological Basis of Christian Zionism: On the Road to Armageddon / Stephen Sizer -- Keys for Understanding the Christian Zionists' Interpretation of the Bible / Goran Gunner -- Israel as an Extension of American Empire / Jeff Halper --The Second Superpower: Organizing in Opposition to the New Empire / Phyllis Benner -- The Influence of the Christian Right in U.S. Middle East Policy / Stephen Zunes -- Israel and India: Disturbing Parallels / Praful Bidwai -- Violence and the Biblical Land Traditions / Michael Prior -- The Effects of Christian Zionism on Palestinian Christians / Rafiq Khoury -- Christian Zionism and Main Line Western Christian Churches / Rosemary Radford Ruether -- Justice and Mercy: The Missing Ingredients in Christian Zionism / Jonathan Kuttab -- Holocaust, Christian Zionism and Beyond: A Jewish Theology of Liberation After / Marc H. Ellis -- Eschatology and Apocalyptic Literature in Early Islam / Khalil Athamina -- The Danger of Millennial Politics / Gershom Gorenberg -- Breaking Down the Iron Wall: Reflections on Nonviolence in Palestine/Israel / Alain Epp Weaver -- Nonviolence as a Strategy for Struggle and Method for Peace-Making / Zoughbi Elias Zoughbi -- The African-American Experience / Damu Smith -- Nonviolence as a Legitimate Means toward Peace / Mubarak Awad -- Religion: Problem or Potential for Transformation / Jean Zaru -- Fear No More / Elias Chacour -- Faith as the Solution / Edmond Lee Browning -- A Maori Perspective / Jenny Plane Te Paa -- The Third Kingdom / Mitri Raheb -- The Promise of a New Jerusalem: Rapture in Reverse / Barbara Rossing -- The Promise of the Father / Bishara Awad -- The Promise of the Land (Genesis 12: 1-3) / Peter de Brul -- Holy Land and Holy People / Rowan Williams -- An Open Letter to Archbishop Rowan Williams / Jonathan Kuttab -- On Knowing One's Place: A Liberationist Critique of Rowan Williams' 'Holy Land and Holy People' / Robert B. Tobin -- A Response to Rowan Williams' Message to the Sabeel Conference / Helen Lewis.
OTCH Note: Anglican contributors include: Naim Ateek, Presiding Bishop Edmond L. Browning, Helen Lewis, Jenny Plane Te Paa and Archbishop Rowan Williams.
"[E]dited by Naim Ateek, Cedar Duaybis and Maurine Tobin".
"In April 2004, Sabeel Liberation Theology Center Jerusalem held its 5th International Conference on the theme of 'Challenging Christian Zionism'. This book contains the papers of that important, ground-breaking conference". -- back cover.
Contents divided into eight main sections: History and Theology -- Political Effects of Christian Zionism -- Christian Responses to Christian Zionism -- Jewish and Muslim Perspectives -- Nonviolent Strategies for Peace -- Religion as a Humanizing Factor -- Biblical Reflections -- The Archbishop of Canterbury's Message and Responses.
Contents: Editor's Note -- Acknowledgements -- Contributors -- Introduction: Challenging Christian Zionism / Naim Ateek -- The Historical Roots of Christian Zionism from Irving to Balfour: Christian Zionism in the United Kingdom (1820-1918) / Stephen Sizer -- From Blackstone to Bush: Christian Zionism in the United States (1890-2004) / Donald Wagner -- Theological and Biblical Assumptions of Christian Zionism / Gary M. Burge -- The Theological Basis of Christian Zionism: On the Road to Armageddon / Stephen Sizer -- Keys for Understanding the Christian Zionists' Interpretation of the Bible / Goran Gunner -- Israel as an Extension of American Empire / Jeff Halper --The Second Superpower: Organizing in Opposition to the New Empire / Phyllis Benner -- The Influence of the Christian Right in U.S. Middle East Policy / Stephen Zunes -- Israel and India: Disturbing Parallels / Praful Bidwai -- Violence and the Biblical Land Traditions / Michael Prior -- The Effects of Christian Zionism on Palestinian Christians / Rafiq Khoury -- Christian Zionism and Main Line Western Christian Churches / Rosemary Radford Ruether -- Justice and Mercy: The Missing Ingredients in Christian Zionism / Jonathan Kuttab -- Holocaust, Christian Zionism and Beyond: A Jewish Theology of Liberation After / Marc H. Ellis -- Eschatology and Apocalyptic Literature in Early Islam / Khalil Athamina -- The Danger of Millennial Politics / Gershom Gorenberg -- Breaking Down the Iron Wall: Reflections on Nonviolence in Palestine/Israel / Alain Epp Weaver -- Nonviolence as a Strategy for Struggle and Method for Peace-Making / Zoughbi Elias Zoughbi -- The African-American Experience / Damu Smith -- Nonviolence as a Legitimate Means toward Peace / Mubarak Awad -- Religion: Problem or Potential for Transformation / Jean Zaru -- Fear No More / Elias Chacour -- Faith as the Solution / Edmond Lee Browning -- A Maori Perspective / Jenny Plane Te Paa -- The Third Kingdom / Mitri Raheb -- The Promise of a New Jerusalem: Rapture in Reverse / Barbara Rossing -- The Promise of the Father / Bishara Awad -- The Promise of the Land (Genesis 12: 1-3) / Peter de Brul -- Holy Land and Holy People / Rowan Williams -- An Open Letter to Archbishop Rowan Williams / Jonathan Kuttab -- On Knowing One's Place: A Liberationist Critique of Rowan Williams' 'Holy Land and Holy People' / Robert B. Tobin -- A Response to Rowan Williams' Message to the Sabeel Conference / Helen Lewis.
OTCH Note: Anglican contributors include: Naim Ateek, Presiding Bishop Edmond L. Browning, Helen Lewis, Jenny Plane Te Paa and Archbishop Rowan Williams.
"[E]dited by Naim Ateek, Cedar Duaybis and Maurine Tobin".
"In April 2004, Sabeel Liberation Theology Center Jerusalem held its 5th International Conference on the theme of 'Challenging Christian Zionism'. This book contains the papers of that important, ground-breaking conference". -- back cover.
Contents divided into eight main sections: History and Theology -- Political Effects of Christian Zionism -- Christian Responses to Christian Zionism -- Jewish and Muslim Perspectives -- Nonviolent Strategies for Peace -- Religion as a Humanizing Factor -- Biblical Reflections -- The Archbishop of Canterbury's Message and Responses.
Contents: Editor's Note -- Acknowledgements -- Contributors -- Introduction: Challenging Christian Zionism / Naim Ateek -- The Historical Roots of Christian Zionism from Irving to Balfour: Christian Zionism in the United Kingdom (1820-1918) / Stephen Sizer -- From Blackstone to Bush: Christian Zionism in the United States (1890-2004) / Donald Wagner -- Theological and Biblical Assumptions of Christian Zionism / Gary M. Burge -- The Theological Basis of Christian Zionism: On the Road to Armageddon / Stephen Sizer -- Keys for Understanding the Christian Zionists' Interpretation of the Bible / Goran Gunner -- Israel as an Extension of American Empire / Jeff Halper --The Second Superpower: Organizing in Opposition to the New Empire / Phyllis Benner -- The Influence of the Christian Right in U.S. Middle East Policy / Stephen Zunes -- Israel and India: Disturbing Parallels / Praful Bidwai -- Violence and the Biblical Land Traditions / Michael Prior -- The Effects of Christian Zionism on Palestinian Christians / Rafiq Khoury -- Christian Zionism and Main Line Western Christian Churches / Rosemary Radford Ruether -- Justice and Mercy: The Missing Ingredients in Christian Zionism / Jonathan Kuttab -- Holocaust, Christian Zionism and Beyond: A Jewish Theology of Liberation After / Marc H. Ellis -- Eschatology and Apocalyptic Literature in Early Islam / Khalil Athamina -- The Danger of Millennial Politics / Gershom Gorenberg -- Breaking Down the Iron Wall: Reflections on Nonviolence in Palestine/Israel / Alain Epp Weaver -- Nonviolence as a Strategy for Struggle and Method for Peace-Making / Zoughbi Elias Zoughbi -- The African-American Experience / Damu Smith -- Nonviolence as a Legitimate Means toward Peace / Mubarak Awad -- Religion: Problem or Potential for Transformation / Jean Zaru -- Fear No More / Elias Chacour -- Faith as the Solution / Edmond Lee Browning -- A Maori Perspective / Jenny Plane Te Paa -- The Third Kingdom / Mitri Raheb -- The Promise of a New Jerusalem: Rapture in Reverse / Barbara Rossing -- The Promise of the Father / Bishara Awad -- The Promise of the Land (Genesis 12: 1-3) / Peter de Brul -- Holy Land and Holy People / Rowan Williams -- An Open Letter to Archbishop Rowan Williams / Jonathan Kuttab -- On Knowing One's Place: A Liberationist Critique of Rowan Williams' 'Holy Land and Holy People' / Robert B. Tobin -- A Response to Rowan Williams' Message to the Sabeel Conference / Helen Lewis.
OTCH Note: Anglican contributors include: Naim Ateek, Presiding Bishop Edmond L. Browning, Helen Lewis, Jenny Plane Te Paa and Archbishop Rowan Williams.
"Special Edition for the 2008 Lambeth Conference".
Includes bibliographical references and bibliography, p. 39.
"Few words evoke a wider or deeper range of emotions amongst Christians and Jews than those associated with the 'Holy Land' and the reasons are not far to seek. 'Zion', 'Israel' and 'Jerusalem' and many others, are foundational words and points of reference in our scriptures, our liturgy our theology and formations of identity; but they are also foundational in the politics of the Middle East. .... If any of these words had one layer of meaning and resonance only, it would be a complex enough matter. But for most Christians and Jews, each has multiple layers of resonance which comes to us from many sources and senses, making it hard to disentangle them and to be as able to use them comfortably and meaningfully as we might wish. For these reasons the informal meeting of Jews and Christians from the Church of England known as the Lambeth-Jewish Forum, has sought to produce this resource ... in the hope that it will help ordinary Christians and Jews -- and many others -- to deepen our own and each other's understandings." -- Foreword.
Contents: Foreword / Ed Kessler, Guy Wilkinson, Co-Convenors of the Lambeth-Jewish Forum -- Acknowledgements / Daniel Langton -- Introduction -- Jewish Perspectives: How is 'Israel' Understood in Jewish Thought and Tradition ? -- What is the Significance of the State of Israel for Jews ? -- Christian Perspectives: How is 'Israel' Understood in Christian Thought and Tradition ? -- What is the Significance of the State of Israel for Christians ? -- Institutional Statements -- Multi-layered Language: Unpacking the Words We Choose to Use -- Glossary -- Further Resources -- References.
Author is "Lecturer in Modern Jewish-Christian Relations at the Centre for Jewish Studies at the University of Manchester". -- p. 5.
The Anglican Consultative Council has adopted a recommendation that churches put pressure on firms that contribute to Israel's occupation of the Palestinian territories, including the removal of investment funds in these companies as a last resort.
"The Anglican Consultative Council (ACC) averted what some delegates feared could seriously damage Anglican-Jewish dialogue by passing a toned down and pared down alternative to a resolution on the ongoing crisis in the Middle East." "The ACC voted to use the alternative resolution, which called on Israel, among others, to end its occupation of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip; free immediately all settlement building with the intention to abandon its settlement policy in preparation for a Palestinian state; remove the separation barrier (wall) where it violates Palestinian land; and end home demolitions".
The Most Rev. George Carey, Archbishop of Canterbury, accompanied by his wife, Eileen Carey, the Most Rev. Robin Eames, Archbishop of Armagh, Canon John L. Peterson, Secretary General of the Anglican Communion, and the Rev. Dr. Herman Browne, his Secretary for the Anglican Communion, visited the Diocese of Jerusalem for four days at the end of July 2001. Article includes text of the Archbishop's sermon preached at St. George's Anglican Cathedral on 28 July 2001. The group met with President Yasser Arafat in Gaza and also with the Chief Rabbi. Includes a photo captioned "Secretary General John Peterson greets fellow Anglican Hanan Ashrawi during the Holy Land visit. Mrs. Ashrawi is a well known spokesperson for the Palestinian people". Another photo is captioned "The Rev. Prue Chambers, Rector of St. Nicholas Church Scarborough, Ontario, Canada, visits the Princess Basma Centre [for the Disabled] with members of a St. George's College course".
The Secretary General reports that they have received a press release from the organization in charge of the Bethlehem 2000 Project saying that "This year, Bethlehem will not be able to celebrate Christmas as planned and there will be no Christmas Festival". "It is simply too dangerous to gather together. Strict regulations will be in force for everyone. The unveiling of the Anglican Communion Crib Exhibition `Come to the Manger' in Manger Square, Bethlehem, has been disrupted by the scenes of shooting, explosions and all manner of violence."
The Anglican Communion will have the great privilege to join with other Christian Churches, with the blessing of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem and its bishops, the diocese in which Bethlehem is located, and at the bidding of the Palestinian National Authority including President Arafat and Mayor Freij, to help prepare a town plan and to renovate Manger Square. The Anglican Consultative Council Meeting in Panama endorsed this programme as a Millennium project" to be known as Bethlehem 2000.
A critique of the ninth address of Christ from the cross on p. 316 of the Book of Alternative Services on the grounds that it confuses "the Israel of God and Israel the modern secular state".