Seeds of Turmoil: The Biblical Roots of the Inevitable Crisis in the Middle East

by Bryant Wright

Overview

Dive into the biblical history that provides a clear, in-depth explanation of the origin, history, and significance of the Middle East conflict. Starting with Abraham, learn how he became the father of 3 religions, how his sons’ rivalry planted the roots for turmoil, and how the nations of Israel and Palestine continue this stalemate in current affairs.

 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?

A faith-based view on Middle Eastern relations, Seeds of Turmoil?provide the historical context for a modern understanding of how and why these current events take place.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780849949388
Publisher:	HarperCollins Christian Publishing
Publication date:	12/19/2023
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	240
Sales rank:	1,021,741
File size:	1 MB

Table of Contents

Acknowledments xiii

The Biblical Roots of the Middle East Conflict xv

Part 1 The Founders of the Conflict

1 One Man's Decision: Abraham 3

2 An Everlasting Possession: The Holy Land 15

3 Two Women Who Shaped History: Sarah and Hagar 35

4 Sibling Rivalry: Isaac and Ishmael 53

5 Playing Favorites: Isaac and Rebekah, sau and Jacob 65

6 Reaping What you Sow: Jacob and the Birth of Isreal 77

7 A Miraculous Restoration: The State of Israel and Neighboring Arab Nations 93

8 Israel's Greatest Threat Today: Iran 107

Part 2 Conflicting Perspectives

9 The Jewish Perspective 119

10 The Islamic Perspective 137

11 The Christian Perspective 153

Some Final Thoughts: Three Burning Questions 169

Timeline 174

Glossary 177

Study and Discussion Guide 189

Notes 215

About the Author 223