The People, the Land, and the Future of Israel: Israel and the Jewish People in the Plan of God

What does the Bible teach about the role of the Jewish people and the nation of Israel today? What is God's plan for the future of Israel and the neighboring countries? How can believers in Jesus be part of God's peace process in the Middle East?

The People, the Land, and the Future of Israel walks through the Bible's account of the role of Israel and the Jewish people—both now and in the future. Each contributor offers a profound insight into God’s unfolding plan and purpose for the nation of Israel as the Scripture depicts them. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of both current and future events in the Middle East as described in both the Hebrew Scriptures and the New Testament.

Features an extensive foreword by best-selling author Joel Rosenberg who addresses the question, Will there ever be peace for Israel and her neighbors? Each chapter includes a scannable QR code that links to a short video introduction by the author of that chapter, introducing its topic. Discussion questions in each chapter aid book group and classroom discussion.

• Contents
• Contributors
• Foreword by Joel C. Rosenberg
• Introduction by Dr. Mitch Glaser
• Hebrew Scriptures
  • Israel according to the Torah - Dr. Eugene H. Merrill
  • Israel according to the Writings - Dr. Walter C. Kaiser, Jr.
  • Israel according to the Prophets - Dr. Robert B. Chisholm
  • The People and Land of Israel in Jewish Tradition - Dr. Michael L. Brown
• New Testament
  • Israel according to the Gospels - Dr. Michael J. Wilkins
  • Israel in Luke–Acts - Dr. Darrell L. Bock
  • The Jewish People according to the Book of Romans - Dr. Michael Vanlaningham
  • Israel according to the Book of Hebrews and the General Epistles - Dr. Craig A. Evans
• Hermeneutics, Theology and Church History
  • Israel and Hermeneutics - Dr. Craig A. Blaising
  • Israel as a Necessary Theme in Biblical Theology - Dr. Mark R. Saucy
  • Israel in the Land as an Eschatological Necessity? - Dr. John S. Feinberg
  • Israel in Church History - Dr. Michael J. Vlach
  • Israel in Light of the Holocaust - Dr. Barry R. Leventhal
• Practical Theology
  • The Jewish People: Evidence for the Truth of Scripture - Dr. Michael Rydelnik
  • Israel and Jewish Evangelism Today - Dr. Mitch Glaser
  • Israel and the Local Pastor - Pastor David Epstein
  • A Survey of Positions on Israel Currently Taught at Evangelical Theological Schools - Dr. Gregory Hagg
• Conclusion by Dr Darrell L. Bock