BS511.3.B78

Introduction 1. Reading the Bible amid the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict 2. God s Chosen People: Claim and Problem 3. Holy Land? 4. Zionism and Israel Q&A with Walter Brueggemann Glossary Study Guide Introduction to the Study Guide Guidelines for Respectful Dialogue Session 1: Introduction and Reading the Bible amid the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Session 2: God s Chosen People Session 3: Holy Land? Session 4: Zionism and Israel and Q&A with Walter Brueggemann Additional Questions Based on Q&A with Walter Brueggemann

The conflict is only seemingly beyond solution, because all historical-political problems have solutions, if there is enough courage, honesty, and steadfastness. In Chosen, Walter Brueggemann explores the situation in modern-day Israel that raises questions for many Christians who are easily confused when reading biblical accounts of Gods saving actions with the Israelites. Are modern Israeli citizens the descendants of the Israelites in the Bible whom God called chosen Was the promise of land to Moses permanent and irrevocable What about others living in the promised land How should we read the Bible in light of the modern situation Who are the Zionists, and what do they say In four chapters, Brueggemann addresses the main questions people have with regards to what the Bible has to say about this ongoing issue. A question-and-answer section with Walter Brueggemann, a glossary of terms, study guide, and guidelines for respectful dialogue are also included. The reader will get answers to their key questions about how to understand Gods promises to the biblical people often called Israel and the conflict between Israel and Palestine today.