Traces the chronological development of Christian efforts to establish a nation for Jews. Emphasizes the relationship between these Christians and the Zionist movement. Topics discussed include: a brief definition of Christian Zionism and various motives for favoring a Jewish State; the history of three strands of Christian support) Evangelical, liberal Protestant and Catholic; the last two centuries of Christian support in England and the U.S., and the origins of the Zionist movement. Concludes with an analysis emphasizing a need for widespread Christian support without hidden motives.
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This small...yet seminal book may well help Jews better appreciate that movement's proponents.>>>> (Judaica Book News )
A layperson will find this book helpful.>>>> (Religious Studies Review )
A most balanced and admirable review of Christian Restorationism and Christian support for Israel...Dr. Epstein's succinct and informative analysis merits wide reading and attention.>>>> (A. Roy Eckardt Religious Studies Review )
It is doubtful that any other work has treated this subject in such detail...Zion's Call provides an illuminating history of past Christian support for Israel, and it sensitively deals with current questions raised by American Jewry regarding contemporary Christian support. This work should be read by all who seek to strengthen Jewish-Christian ties...>>> (A. Roy Eckardt Worldwide News Service )
For the insights it offers regarding Jewish-Christian relations, Epstein's book is recommended.>>>> (Journal Of Ecumenical Studies )
For the insights it offers regarding Jewish-Christian relations, Epstein's book is recommended. (Journal Of Ecumenical Studies )
This small...yet seminal book may well help Jews better appreciate that movement's proponents. (Judaica Book News )
A layperson will find this book helpful. (Religious Studies Review )
A most balanced and admirable review of Christian Restorationism and Christian support for Israel...Dr. Epstein's succinct and informative analysis merits wide reading and attention. (A. Roy Eckardt Religious Studies Review )
It is doubtful that any other work has treated this subject in such detail...Zion's Call provides an illuminating history of past Christian support for Israel, and it sensitively deals with current questions raised by American Jewry regarding contemporary Christian support. This work should be read by all who seek to strengthen Jewish-Christian ties... (A. Roy Eckardt Worldwide News Service )
A layperson will find this book helpful.>>>> (Religious Studies Review )
A most balanced and admirable review of Christian Restorationism and Christian support for Israel...Dr. Epstein's succinct and informative analysis merits wide reading and attention.>>>> (A. Roy Eckardt Religious Studies Review )
It is doubtful that any other work has treated this subject in such detail...Zion's Call provides an illuminating history of past Christian support for Israel, and it sensitively deals with current questions raised by American Jewry regarding contemporary Christian support. This work should be read by all who seek to strengthen Jewish-Christian ties...>>> (A. Roy Eckardt Worldwide News Service )
For the insights it offers regarding Jewish-Christian relations, Epstein's book is recommended.>>>> (Journal Of Ecumenical Studies )
For the insights it offers regarding Jewish-Christian relations, Epstein's book is recommended. (Journal Of Ecumenical Studies )
This small...yet seminal book may well help Jews better appreciate that movement's proponents. (Judaica Book News )
A layperson will find this book helpful. (Religious Studies Review )
A most balanced and admirable review of Christian Restorationism and Christian support for Israel...Dr. Epstein's succinct and informative analysis merits wide reading and attention. (A. Roy Eckardt Religious Studies Review )
It is doubtful that any other work has treated this subject in such detail...Zion's Call provides an illuminating history of past Christian support for Israel, and it sensitively deals with current questions raised by American Jewry regarding contemporary Christian support. This work should be read by all who seek to strengthen Jewish-Christian ties... (A. Roy Eckardt Worldwide News Service )
About the Author
Lawrence J. Epstein is Associate Professor and Assistant Head of the Department of English at Suffolk County Community College in Selden, New York.
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I am the author of "Larry Epstein's Culture Watch" on The Best American Poetry Blog: http://thebestamericanpoetry.typepad.com/the_best_american_poetry/larry-epsteins-culture-watch/
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