Jesus and the Land
The New Testament Challenge to "Holy Land" Theology
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Bible & Bible Studies, New Testament, Study, Criticism & Interpretation
| Author: | Gary M. Burge | ISBN: | 9781441212320 |
| Publisher: | Baker Publishing Group | Publication: | April 1, 2010 |
| Imprint: | Baker Academic | Language: | English |
| Author: | Gary M. Burge |
| ISBN: | 9781441212320 |
| Publisher: | Baker Publishing Group |
| Publication: | April 1, 2010 |
| Imprint: | Baker Academic |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
