Gary Burge: Whose Land? Whose Promise?
This downplaying of the biblical theology theme of eschatology is a pity, because biblical theology is precisely one of the stronger points of the book. At a time when biblical theology is back in the ascendancy within academic theology, the focus on land as a biblical theme is useful. Burge’s attempts to counterbalance some of the extreme Christian Zionist views also make this an important book, as does the fact that it contributes to a burgeoning body of scholarly literature exploring the modern state of Israel from a theological perspective. As such, anyone interested in these issues should make sure they read this book.
Reviewed by Calvin L. Smith
This book review appeared in the Evangelical Review of Society and Politics 1.2 (2007), 62-4. Used with permission.
Category: In Depth, Summer 2008
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