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Middle East - Faith in the Face of Empire: The Bible through Palestinian Eyes

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Book Synopsis: Through Palestinian eyes, a challenging view of how the reality of empire shapes the context of the biblical story and the ongoing experience of Middle East conflict. Jesus was a Middle Easterner. If he were to travel through Western countries today he would be randomly pulled aside and scrutinized. For Mitri Raheb, a Palestinian Christian living under Israeli occupation, the Middle Eastern context of the biblical story is crucial to its understanding and its relevance to his people today. A Palestinian reading of the Bible begins with an awareness of the role of empire--a constant feature of Palestine for thousands of years, from the Babylonians and Egyptians, to the Romans, Ottomans, British, and the state of Israel. Each empire imposed its own system of control undergirded by an imperial theology. For "the people of the land," those who endure from one empire to the next, the question, "Where is God?" carries practical and theological urgency. For Raheb, faith in God is the hope that there is something greater than empire. Jesus embodied that hope, and so Raheb spells out Jesus' political program in relation to the Roman Empire of his time, its relevance for his community, and the biblical values relevant for the Middle East, past and present.

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Are you ready to explore the Bible through a unique lens? Introducing "Faith in the Face of Empire: The Bible through Palestinian Eyes" - a captivating book that takes you on a journey, revealing how the reality of empire has shaped the context of the biblical story and the ongoing experience of Middle East conflict.

Step into the shoes of Mitri Raheb, a Palestinian Christian living under Israeli occupation, and gain a profound understanding of the Middle Eastern backdrop that is crucial to truly comprehending and relating the biblical narrative to present-day issues. Through a Palestinian reading of the Bible, you'll be immersed in a deep awareness of the role played by various empires throughout Palestine's history. From the mighty Babylonians and Egyptians to the Romans, Ottomans, British, and the state of Israel, each empire imposed its own system of control enforced by an imperial theology.

For "the people of the land," those who have endured from one empire to the next, the burning question remains, "Where is God?" This query holds both practical and theological significance, as they seek hope beyond the oppressive grip of empire. Discover how faith in God becomes a powerful beacon of light amidst the darkness of occupation. Learn how Jesus, as a Middle Easterner, embodied that hope and defiance against the Roman Empire. Raheb unveils Jesus' political program and its relevance for today's community, while also shedding light on biblical values pertinent to the Middle East, both past and present.

Embark on a thought-provoking and eye-opening reading experience like no other. Get your copy of "Faith in the Face of Empire" today and uncover the timeless wisdom that empowers individuals and communities to rise above the challenges posed by empire. Join the conversation and explore how the Bible, through Palestinian eyes, offers insights that are as relevant now as they were thousands of years ago.

Grab your copy of "Faith in the Face of Empire" today and embark on a transformative journey that will reshape your understanding of the Bible and the power it holds in the midst of adversity.

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