The book explores the narrative of the chosen nation in the Old Testament, highlighting its significance in the arrival of the Messiah. It transitions to the New Testament, focusing on Jesus, the culmination of that lineage, and how his life, death, and resurrection offer hope to humanity. The genealogy presented in Matthew 1:1 connects Jesus to God and Abraham, emphasizing the fulfillment of divine promise and the establishment of his kingdom.
The collection of essays explores the evolving climate within fundamental, evangelistic churches during the mid-twentieth century. It addresses the shifting attitudes and highlights the importance of embracing change when it comes to unproductive beliefs. Through thoughtful reflections, the book encourages readers to reconsider traditional perspectives and adapt to new understandings of faith and community.
Set against a backdrop of cosmic conflict, this gripping narrative explores the eternal struggle between good and evil. The story delves into the lives of its complex characters as they navigate moral dilemmas and face the consequences of their choices. Themes of redemption, sacrifice, and the nature of power are intricately woven throughout, offering readers a thought-provoking experience. With vivid imagery and intense action, the book invites readers to reflect on their own beliefs and the forces that shape their lives.
Set against the backdrop of Lebanon, a nation caught between East and West, the narrative explores the complexities of identity and governance in the Arab world. Amidst the turmoil, Lebanon's unique characteristics offer valuable insights into broader regional dynamics. The book delves into the challenges of a country lacking a unified identity and a strong central authority, highlighting its significance in understanding the Arab states' evolving landscape.
The book explores the complex historical, religious, ethnic, and political forces that shaped Saddam Hussein's dictatorship in Iraq. It examines the implications of his regime's collapse, questioning whether a post-Hussein Iraq could lead to greater instability and conflict, potentially more severe than the Balkan wars. The narrative emphasizes Iraq's lack of a cohesive national identity, created through Hussein's divisive rule, and highlights the critical importance of Iraq's future for U.S. relations with the Muslim world.
A definitive study of the history, present, and potential future of Lebanon examines the divisions within the country that led to civil war and influenced its progressively anti-western character. Reprint.
The book explores the complexities of Iraq's identity and governance under Saddam Hussein, highlighting the historical, religious, ethnic, and political forces that shaped his dictatorship. It argues that the absence of Hussein could lead to greater instability, potentially resulting in conflict reminiscent of the Balkan wars. The narrative emphasizes Iraq's lack of a cohesive national identity, cultivated through Hussein's oppressive regime that exploited divisions among various groups, ultimately dismantling the country's middle class and civil society.
Inside the Desert Kingdom
Sandra Mackey Lived in Saudi Arabia for four years, and as far as the authorities knew, she was simply the wife of an American doctor. But she saw things and traveled to places rarely viewed by any outsider, let alone a Western woman, and she succeeded in smuggling out a series of crucial articles on Saudi culture and politics.The Saudis offers a fascinating portrait of Saudi life, chronicling Mackey's extraordinary travels and experiences and depicting Saudi Arabia's strange metamorphosis from backward desert kingdom to world power. Mackey reveals the chaos of a country in transformation: grappling with modernity, coming to terms with its own wealth, and battling to maintain an influential stance in an altogether new world. This updated edition provides the essential background to the new Saudi crisis as the mother state of international terrorism.
In this clear, concise volume, Mackey provides a unique view of the tortured and tortuous Arab region through the lens of Lebanon.
