Jesus and the Land: the New Testament Challenge to "Holy Land" Theology

This accessible volume describes first century Jewish and Christian beliefs about the land of Israel and offers a full survey of New Testament passages that directly address the question of land and faith. Respected New Testament scholar Gary M. Burge examines present day tensions surrounding "territorial religion" in the modern Middle East, helping contemporary Christians develop a Christian theology of the land and assess Biblebased claims in discussions of the Israel Palestinian struggle.