Synopses & Reviews
A clear, in-depth biblical explanation of the origin, history, and significance of the Middle East conflict.The current conflict in the Middle East began long before the creation of the state of Israel in 1948. It originated when Abraham sinned, distorting God's promise that he and his heirs would make a great nation and inherit the land now called The Holy Land.
A historical and political account, Seeds of Turmoil clearly explains the biblical story of Abraham, Sarah, and Hagar and the ensuing sibling rivalry between Jacob and Esau, whose choices formed the world's three most influential religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
This fascinating insight into the beginnings of the conflict also explains what about the land is so important today. In addition, Wright sheds light on the conflicting Jewish, Christian, and Islamic perspectives and answers the question, Does God play favorites?
Synopsis
A historical and political account, "Seeds of Turmoil" clearly explains the biblical story of Abraham, Sarah, and Hagar and the ensuing sibling rivalry between Jacob and Esau, whose choices formed the world's three most influential religions. In addition, Wright sheds light on the conflicting Jewish, Christian, and Islamic perspectives and answers the question, Does God play favorites?
Table of Contents
One man's decision: Abraham -- An everlasting possession: the Holy Land -- Two women who shaped history: Sarah and Hagar -- Sibling rivalry: Isaac and Ishmael -- Playing favorites: Isaac and Rebekah, Esau and Jacob -- Reaping what you sow: Jacob and the birth of Israel -- A miraculous restoration: the state of Israel and neighboring Arab nations -- Israel's greatest threat today: Iran -- The Jewish perspective -- The Islamic perspective -- The Christian perspective.