Zionism and the State of Israel: A Moral Inquiry / Edition 1

by The Rev Dr Michael Prior Cm, Michael Prior

Overview

Zionism and the State of Israel provides a topical and controversial analysis of the development of Zionism and the recent history and politics of Israel.
This thought-provoking study examines the ways in which the Bible has been used to legitimize the implementation of the ideological and political programme of Zionism, and the consequences this has had.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415204620
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/24/1999
Pages:	308
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

The Rev Dr Michael Prior Cm, Michael Prior

Table of Contents

Preface PART I The achievement of Zionism 1 From Zionism to the establishment of the State of Israel PART II An assessment of Zionism 2 From Zion to Zionism 3 Zionism: from the secular to the sacred 4 Zionism and the Churches 5 Zionism within Christian theology 6 The Bible and the Land PART IV The mythological justification for Zionism 7 The foundational myths of the State of Israel PART V Critique of Zionism 8 Jewish critique of Zionism 9 Conclusion

Editorial Reviews

'Anyone seriously concerned with justice, peace and human rights generally , will value Prior's insights' - Stephen W. Need, Theology

'this excellent book is a scholarly challenge to the modern mind; it goes far beyond the emotional response we hear so often and challenges the morality of what is happening.' - Stéphane Joulain, Proche-Orient Chretien

'... [a] well-researched and well-written book ...' - Dominic Kirkham, Renew

'... Prior excels in the broad picture. He dashes off quick, thumbnail sketches to underpin a host of theological and philosophical ideas ... The book emerges as a sort of all-in-one kit ...' - Julius Purcell, The Tablet

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