Has the Church Replaced Israel?: A Theological Evaluation

by Michael J. Vlach

Overview

The relationship between Israel and the Church continues to be a controversial topic led by this question: Does the church replace, supersede, or fulfill the nation of Israel in God's plan, or will Israel be saved and restored with a unique identity and role?
 
In Has the Church Replaced Israel?, author Michael J. Vlach evaluates the doctrine of replacement theology (also known as supersessionism) down through history but ultimately argues in favor of the nonsupersessionist position. Thoroughly vetting the most important hermeneutical and theological issues related to the Israel/church relationship, Vlach explains why, "there are compelling scriptural reasons in both testaments to believe in a future salvation and restoration of the nation Israel."
 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780805449723
Publisher:	B&H Publishing Group
Publication date:	10/01/2010
Pages:	228
Sales rank:	922,218
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Michael J. Vlach is professor of Theology at The Master's Seminary in Sun Valley, California. He holds degrees from the University of Nebraska (B.S.), The Master's Seminary (M.Div.), and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (Ph.D.).

Table of Contents

List of Abbreviations ix

Introduction 1

Part 1 Introduction to Supersessionism

Chapter 1 What Is Supersessionism? 9

Chapter 2 Supersessionism and the Future of Israel 19

Part 2 Supersessionism in Church History

Chapter 3 Factors Leading to Supersessionism 27

Chapter 4 Supersessionism in the Patristic Era 35

Chapter 5 Supersessionism in the Medieval Era 51

Chapter 6 Supersessionism in the Reformation Era 55

Chapter 7 Supersessionism in the Modern Era 63

Part 3 Supersessionism and Hermeneutics

Chapter 8 The Hermeneutics of Supersessionism 79

Chapter 9 Evaluating the Hermeneutics of Supersessionism 91

Chapter 10 The Hermeneutics of Nonsupersessionism 109

Part 4 Supersessionism and Theological Arguments

Chapter 11 Theological Arguments for Supersessionism 123

Chapter 12 Supersessionism and Romans 11:26 137

Chapter 13 Evaluating the Theological Arguments of Supersessionism 141

Chapter 14 God's Future Plan for Nations 165

Chapter 15 A Case for the Restoration of National Israel, Part 1 177

Chapter 16 A Case for the Restoration of National Israel, Part 2 193

Conclusion 203

Appendix: The Origin of the Church 207

Selected Bibliography 211

Subject Index 215

Author Index 219

Scripture Index 221