This book covers the Middle East conflict. However, it is more than a historical account, although this history is explained. Wright approaches the conflict from a biblical standpoint. It is well-known this is a religious conflict but how did it originate as a religious conflict.
This book begins with the well-known story of Abraham and God's promise to him that a son would be born to Him. This promised son would be the father of a great nation of God's chosen people. I'm sure you are familiar with Sarah's, Abraham's wife, disbelief and offered him Hagar, her maidservant. Abraham had a son with Hagar which he named Ishmael. Fast forward fifteen years. Sarah and Abraham had their promised son and named him Isaac. After Isaac's birth, Sarah had Abraham run Hagar and Ishmael from their home. God intervened and assured Hagar that Ishmael would live but would be a wandering tribe. From the beginning of this turmoil Wright explains how the trials of Ishmael and Issac endured through the years and how it effect the Middle East conflict today.
Wright examines the situation from Jewish, Muslim and Christian points of view. He presents all views fairly and without bias.
I enjoyed reading this book. Although I knew about the births of Isaac and Ishmael and the roles they played, I enjoyed learning about the many splits brought about by their turmoil.
I believe the Bible is clear about Israel and they are the chosen people of God. He gave them the land and it is theirs today.
I received this book in exchange for an honest review from Booksneeze blogger program.
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