By HARRIET SHERWOOD, THE GUARDIAN— The new Israeli government will use Barack Obama’s visit to Jerusalem this week as an opportunity “to show our gratitude to the American people”, said Binyamin Netanyahu before being sworn in for a third term as prime minister on Monday. “Obama’s visit will be an opportunity to thank him,” Netanyahu…
“Christian Zionism Part 4: Origins in America” examines the long tradition of Christian Zionism in the United States. The Puritans who came on the Mayflower identified strongly with Jews. But the greatest impact on American Christian Zionism came in the 19th Century from British theologian John Nelson Darby, who made several lengthy visits to North…
Think on this: “The kingdom of God is not a matter of talk, but of power.”… “Just as you were at one time disobedient to God and have now received mercy, as a result of their disobedience, so they too have now become disobedience, so that they too may now receive mercy, as a result…
By RUTHIE BLUM, ISRAEL HAYOM— On Monday, the 33rd Knesset approved the government that was finally forged by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Some politicians were rejoicing, others seething with resentment. But all were considering the arrangements for and implications of U.S. President Barack Obama’s imminent arrival in Jerusalem on Wednesday. The King David Hotel has…
