Christian Zionism

Lutheran magazine looks at Christian Zionism

Christian Zionism is an animating force for American attitudes regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The June 2009 issue of The Lutheran contains a set of articles and resources geared toward equipping Lutherans with tools to understand and respond to the movement:

• Christian Zionism: It challenges our Lutheran commitments
• Christian Zionism Free Resources
• How do we respond?
• Key terms

Lutheran Lay Leaders' Beliefs on Christian Zionism

The Religious Beliefs and Practices of Lutheran Lay Leaders in the ELCA  - A February 2009 study done by the ELCA Research and Evaluation Department (see page 16).

For a Lutheran perspective, read "Toward a Lutheran Response to Christian Zionism"  by the Rev. Robert O. Smith, Continental Desk Director for Europe and the Middle East, ELCA Global Mission.

For a critique of rapture theology from a Lutheran pastor and biblical scholar, see Barbara Rossing, The Rapture Exposed: The Message of Hope in the Book of Revelation, 2004. See also her Bible study for the Presbyterian Church USA, Journeys Through Revelation: Apocalyptic Hope for Today.

ELCJHL Resources

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land (ELCJHL) has numerous related resources on Christian Zionism from the Holy Land, including an article by Bishop Munib Younan from the online Journal of Lutheran Ethics.

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