Christian Zionism in Africa (Hardcover)

Christian Zionism-a movement based on the belief that support of Israel, and Israeli ownership of and residence in Jerusalem, is a prerequisite for Christ's return-has been a significant substratum within theologies and ecclesiologies of many churches in the US and Europe for centuries. Since the 1970s, US-based Christian Zionism organizations, encouraged by and collaborating with the Israeli government, have used a significant amount of resources to spread the movement into other regions of the world, including Africa. In many African countries, Christian Zionism combines perniciously with Prosperity Gospel preaching, interpreting Genesis 12:3 as a divine map to gain blessings-material and otherwise-through complete and uncritical support for the modern-day State of Israel. Many African governments have come to understand that this support is lucrative--and coercive. African officials working with Israel learn that openly supporting Palestine will result in their partnerships with Israel being discontinued. Contributors to this interdisciplinary volume analyze the meaning and ramifications of the emergence of Christian Zionist ideologies in Africa and its churches, in interfaith work, in politics, in law, and in the use and abuse of power between peoples of different races, histories, economic strength, and influence on the international stage.

General

Imprint:	Lexington Books-Fortress Academic
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	2021
Editors:	Cynthia Holder Rich
Foreword by:	Walter Brueggemann
Contributors:	Mark Braverman • Suraya Dadoo • Cynthia Holder Rich • John M. Hubers • Jonathan Kuttab • Modestus Lukonge • Faustin Leonard Mahali • Samwel Shanga Mhajida
Dimensions:	232 x 159 x 27mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	288
ISBN-13:	978-1-978711-73-0
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General > History of religion Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > General Books > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > General > History of religion Books > Christianity Promotions
LSN:	1-978711-73-5
Barcode:	9781978711730

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