The Israel of God: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow (Paperback)

by O. Palmer Robertson (Author)

Editorial Reviews

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Dr. Robertson addresses this topic in a fashion that is not only both incisive and engaging but also thoroughly convincing. -- Richard B. Gaffin

His masterful exegesis of Hebrews 7 and Romans 11 alone are worth the price of this book. -- Tremper Longman III

Robertson provides a fresh and brilliant insight into the content of God’s promises of redemption to Old Testament Israel. -- R.C. Sproul, Ligonier Ministries

Product Description
A noted Old Testament scholar offers this vivid look at Israel -- its land, people, worship, lifestyles, and future -- with special attention to questions about the current and future Israeli state.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 204 pages
• Publisher: P & R Publishing (June 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0875523986
• ISBN-13: 978-0875523989
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #390,017 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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40 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A book for people who think, October 12, 2000

By	Cecil Murphey (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you're already convinced about modern Israel's future and aren't willing to rethink your position, don't read this book. Robertson presents cogent arguments that will challenge commonly accepted "truths" about Israel. After thoroughly looking at Israel as the land, the people, their worship, their lifestyle, and as part of the kingdom of God, his final chapter consists of 12 propositions based on his meticulously presented research. For example, Proposition #2 reads: "The modern Jewish state is not part of the messianic kingdom of Jesus Christ" (p.194). Proposition #3 says, "It cannot be established from Scripture that the birth of the modern state of Israel is a prophetic precursor to the mass conversion of Jewish people" (p.194). This is a hotly argued topic among evangelicals, and Robertson makes a strong case for his views. The book is worth reading if only for his examination of Romans 11.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Covenant theology at its best, March 17, 2001

By	Raymond Cannata "Rev. R. Cannata" (New Orleans, LA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Very, very precise, careful exegesis. His discussion of the theme of the "Land" is the best and clearest I've ever read, and by itself is worth the price of the book.

Robertson is among the best and clearest on covenant theology. I've appreciated this book most of all his recent works.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Masterful treatment of the topic, September 12, 2007

By	Jake Hunt (Charlotte, NC) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Palmer Robertson is a master biblical theologian. He has a great eye both for the forest and the trees of the Bible; he can see the big picture as well as how all the details play their own vital role. As he traces different themes through the Old and New Testaments, he is faithful to each text in its historical context but can also see how OT themes anticipate NT ones, how the NT answers the questions of the OT. Simply put, the book is masterfully argued, and it is compelling in its entirety. I came in expecting to agree with his thesis, but understand my own position better after reading the book.

Robertson may be shouting into a tornado on this issue, but he needs to be heard. His voice brings sober and responsible handling of Scripture to a hotly-debated topic, and he demonstrates its serious implications for our doctrine and practice. Read this book with Bible in hand, and you will be more grateful that Jesus is the high priest of a better covenant.