Since the calls of the Second Vatican Council, Roman Catholic theologians have sought to overcome an overarching problem facing Jewish–Christian relations, the concept of "supersessionism"; the idea that God has revoked the spiritual and historical promises made to the Jewish people in favour of granting those same privileges to a predominantly Gentile Church. Israel, the Church, and Millenarianism breaks new ground by applying an ancient principle to the problem of Israel’s "replacement": the early Church’s promotion of millennialism. Utilizing the best in Patristic research, Aguzzi argues that these earliest Christian traditions made room for the future of Israel because Christ’s reign in the Church was viewed as provisional to his historical reign on earth—Israel’s role in salvation history was and is not yet complete. Aguzzi’s research also opens the door for a greater Catholic understanding of the millennial principle, not shying away from its validity and relevance for understanding the importance of safeguarding Jewish particularity, while concluding that the Synagogue and the Church are indeed on a parallel trajectory; "...what will their...[Israel’s]...acceptance be but life from the dead?" (Romans 11:15). Ultimately, the divine will is fulfilled through both Christian and Jewish means, in history, while each community is dependent, in different ways, upon the unfolding of God’s future and the coming Parousia of Christ.

Widely respected theologian Gerald McDermott has spent two decades investigating the meaning of Israel and Judaism. What he has learned has required him to rethink many of his previous assumptions. Israel Matters addresses the perennially important issue of the relationship between Christianity and the people and land of Israel, offering a unique and compelling "third way" between typical approaches and correcting common misunderstandings along the way. This book challenges the widespread Christian assumption that since Jesus came to earth, Jews are no longer special to God as a people, and the land of Israel is no longer theologically significant. It traces the author's journey from thinking those things to discovering that the New Testament authors believed the opposite of both. It also shows that contrary to what many Christians believe, the church is not the new Israel, and both the people and the land of Israel are important to God and the future of redemption. McDermott offers an accessible but robust defense of a "New Christian Zionism" for pastors and laypeople interested in Israel and Christian-Jewish relations. His approach will also spark a conversation among theologians and biblical scholars.

The relationship between the church and Israel has been the source of passionate debate among Christians throughout much of church history. In recent years the traditional pro-Israel stance of evangelicals has come under fire by those who support the Palestinian cause, calling for a new perspective and more nuanced approach by Christians who believe that the land of Israel belongs to the Jewish people by virtue of God’s covenants and promises. Israel, the Church, and the Middle East challenges the supersessionist drift of the modern church, showing that God retains a plan and purpose for the Jewish people while also addressing a number of the divisive issues raised by authors critical both of Israel and of those who affirm Israel's right to the land. The book explores the hermeneutics and wider effects of the conflict, such as the growing antipathy within the church toward the evangelization of the Jewish people. It provides readers with an objective and interdisciplinary treatment, which is irenic and respectful in tone. The book is directed toward pastors, global Christian leaders, theological students, and well-read lay Christians who are actively seeking guidance and resources regarding the Middle East conflict. The contributors represent a broad evangelical spectrum.

Discover God’s Plans for Israel, the Church, the End Times, and Beyond In his book Israel and the Church, bestselling author and native Israeli Amir Tsarfati illuminates God’s current and future plans for His chosen ones—the Jewish people and the Christian church. With this instructive companion, you’ll learn more about why these topics are so relevant today. Get ready to… understand and apply Bible prophecy to your daily life grow more aware of how God is working in Israel right now learn why it’s so vital that Christians support Israel appreciate God’s faithfulness to both the Jewish people and Christians To accurately comprehend what God has in store for the future, it’s vital to understand His promises to Israel for all time. The Israel and the Church Study Guide will help you do exactly that, equipping you to explore the Bible’s many revelations about what we can expect in the days and ages to come.

The relationship between Israel and the church is one of the most debated issues in the history of theology. Some hold the view that there is almost seamless continuity between Israel and the church, while others believe there is very little continuity. Additional perspectives lie between these two. This debate has contributed to the formation of denominations and produced a variety of political views about the state of Israel. To advance the conversation, Perspectives on Israel and the Church brings together respected theologians representing four positions: Traditional covenantal view by Robert L. Reymond Traditional dispensational view by Robert L. Thomas Progressive dispensational view by Robert L. Saucy Progressive covenantal view by Chad Brand and Tom Pratt Jr.

Doukhan shows how careless interprretations of Scripture can spawn anti-Semitism. He examines the traditional theories: Has God rejected the Jews as His special people and replaced then with the Christian church(supersessionis,)? Or does He have two separate ways of salvation, Judaiam and Christianity, under different convenants (dispensationalism)? Or is there a third and better way to understand God's plan for the Jews?; Israel has the law without Jesus, and the church has Jesus without the law. Doukhan argues that the movements diverged when Christianity rejected the law, and suggests that Advntism can play an important role in healing the breach. - Introduction; Section I: Teh Rejection- Supersessionist Theory; 1. The Failure of Old Testament Israel; 2. The Parable of the Vineyard; The historical context of the New Testament; The theological context of the new covenant; The biblical view of God; The ethical embarrassment; The Sociological/ anthropological consideration; 3. The Crime of Deicide; 4. The Curse; 5. Turning to the Gentiles; 6. The "Israel of God"; 7. The Olive Tree (Rom. 11: 1-36); The Argument of the Jewish Christians (verses1-10); The argument of the "saved" Gentiles (verses 11-25); The argument of the people of Israel (verses 25-36); 8. The 70- Weeks Prophecy (Dan. 9: 24-27); "Seventy weeks are determined for your people" (verse 24); "To finish the transgression, to make an end of sins" (verse 24); "But not for himself" (verse 26); "He shall confirm a covenant" (verse 27); "And the people of the prince ... shalll destory the city and the sanctuary" (verse 26); Excursus : a rabbinic curse about Daniel; ; Section II: The Dispensationalist Theory; 1. Israel and the Church; 2. The Seventhieth "Seven" (Dan. 9:27); 3. The Regathering of Israel; The return prophecies; The reconstruction of the Temple; Dispensationalism and anti-Semitism; 4. The Salvation of Israel (Rom. 11:26); ; Section III: The Two-Witnesses Theory; 1. Israel and the Church; 2. Torah and Messiah; ; Section IV: The Prophetic Role of Elijah; 1. Reconciliation With the Jews; 2. The Face of Anti-Semitism; History; Psychological anti-Semitism; Theological anti-Semitism; 3. Mission to the Jews; 4. Israel in Prophecy; ; What, Then, Is Isareal???; Concllusion; Appendix: Ellen White and the Jews

This 1933 book contains essays and articles by Robert Hatch Kennett, illustrating his role in the development of biblical study. A detailed introduction is also contained, together with a select bibliography of Kennett's works. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in biblical criticism and theology.