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Land of Revelation: A Reconciling Presence in Israel.


Land of Revelation: A Reconciling Presence in Israel by Roy H. Kreider (Herald, $19.99) is a spiritual autobiography Spiritual autobiography is a genre of non-fiction prose that dominated Protestant writing during the seventeenth century, particularly in England, particularly that of dissenters.  combining historical and theological reflections upon Roy and Florence Kreider's 32 years as Mennonite missionaries in Israel. For example, the chapter on the Yom Kippur war Yom Kippur War: see Arab-Israeli Wars.  describes the war itself and Israelis' existential questions as their trust in their government erodes. Kreider's answer is trust in the atoning death of Christ and the promises of God, which is confirmed by a message from Jesus announcing that the war would provide a strong opportunity for Christian witness. Some readers will be troubled by the author's emphasis on converting Jews, and those looking for Looking for

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 an in-depth discussion of the complex issues surrounding peace and social justice in the Middle East will be disappointed. Ann Fritschel, Wart-burg Theological Seminary seminary

Educational institution, usually for training in theology. In the U.S. the term was formerly also used to refer to institutions of higher learning for women, often teachers' colleges.
 
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Author:Fritschel, Ann
Publication:Currents in Theology and Mission
Article Type:Book review
Date:Aug 1, 2006
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