Two related book reviews concerning the Church and Israel
The change in attitudes towards Israel by the British church has slowly become more positive over the years. Here are two new books by Anthony Whelan and James P Smith…
Bibas family was kidnapped by civilians
When the Bibas family were brought home to Israel from their long hostage ordeal, their broken bodies were delivered in locked coffins with keys that didn’t match. And a body…
Upside-down world
Melbourne synagogue fire is a sign of our deepening darkness. We’re getting used to the idea of it being an upside-down world in these days of ever-increasing woke madness. But…
The deal with the devil and Trump’s ‘bought’ envoy
Robin Benson chronicles Israel’s terrible dilemma over releasing hostages in exchange for murderous terrorists. This was written before Yarden Bibas was released, followed by Israel – and Christians around the…
What Ruth can teach us today
A renewed call for Gentile Christian commitment to Israel by Derek Gardner The story of Ruth is one of the most beloved Bible stories, but are today’s Christians really ‘getting’…
THE HOLOCAUST COULD HAPPEN AGAIN
AS WORLD LEADERS GATHERED ON HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY, a new survey of seven countries shows that a majority of people believe a mass genocide against Jewish people could happen today.…
A job for the Church
The Church in Britain has tended to ignore the Israel-Gaza situation for fear of provoking those in their congregations who have been influenced by the negative image of Israel presented…