Zionism and the State of Israel

Taylor & Francis

Zionism and the State of Israel provides a topical and controversial analysis of the development of Zionism and the recent history and politics of Israel.\nThis thought-provoking study examines the ways in which the Bible has been used to legitimize the implementation of the ideological and political programme of Zionism, and the consequences this has had.\n > Preface PART I The achievement of Zionism 1 From Zionism to the establishment of the State of Israel PART II An assessment of Zionism 2 From Zion to Zionism 3 Zionism: from the secular to the sacred 4 Zionism and the Churches 5 Zionism within Christian theology 6 The Bible and the Land PART IV The mythological justification for Zionism 7 The foundational myths of the State of Israel PART V Critique of Zionism 8 Jewish critique of Zionism 9 Conclusion > \n'Anyone seriously concerned with justice, peace and human rights generally , will value Prior's insights' - Stephen W. Need, Theology\n\n'this excellent book is a scholarr