Zion's Call

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Author: Lawrence J. Epstein

ISBN-10: 0819141860

ISBN-13: 9780819141866

Category: Zionism

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....

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Traces the chronological development of Christian efforts to establish a nation for Jews. Emphasizes the relationship between these Christians and the Zionist movement.

\ Journal of Ecumenical StudiesFor the insights it offers regarding Jewish-Christian relations, Epstein's book is recommended.\ \ \ \ \ Judaica Book NewsThis small...yet seminal book may well help Jews better appreciate that movement's proponents.\ \ \ Religious Studies ReviewA layperson will find this book helpful.\ \ \ \ \ Worldwide News ServiceIt 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, LeHigh University\ \ \ \ \ Religious Studies ReviewIt 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...\ \