Biblical Hebrew Forum

["Richard Petersen" <Richard.Petersen AT noaa.gov>]

I suppose it depends on who you're referring to when you say 'christian'.  If 
you mean
everyone who is born in a 'christian' nation or family, I suppose it could be 
guilt.
If you mean those who believe in the G-d of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and have 
put their
faith in the Jewish Messiah, the issue is more one of affinity and love for a 
people
with like devotion.  I understand there are many Jews who could care less 
about G-d.
Nevertheless, the Jewish people is the only people on the earth who have a 
thousands
year tradition of love for and devotion to G-d, which has resulted in a very 
large
segment of truly devout people, who's main desire is to know and please G-d.  
How could
a true Christian not feel close to and want to support a people like that?

i riegner wrote:

> Guilt!
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Christine Bass <christinebass AT home.com>
> To: Biblical Hebrew <b-hebrew AT franklin.oit.unc.edu>
> Sent: Friday, October 20, 2000 3:24 PM
> Subject: Re: Off topic, off-list question
>
> > Shalom Wondell,
> >
> > The best reference book I can think of to answer your question as to why
> > Christians are so strong and steadfast in their support of Israel would be
> > the book of Genesis.  In Genesis there is a powerful promise to those that
> > bless Israel.----they will in turn be blessed by G-d. Alternatively, a
> curse
> > will be on those who curse Israel. Since Israel is supported and protected
> > by G-d, it seems wise to choose  to be on His side!  This is the manner
> > in which many American Christians that support Isreael have been taught.
> > Numerous other books of the Bible will attest to that support---Daniel,
> > Isaiah, Ezekiel,
> > Zechariah, Revelation---that you might want to reference as well.
> >
> >  (GENES 12:1)  Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy
> > country,
> >   and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land
> >   that I will shew thee:
> >    (GENES 12:2)  And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless
> > thee,
> >   and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing:
> >    (GENES 12:3)  And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that
> >   curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be
> >   blessed.
> >
> >
> >
> > "Behold, the day of the Lord cometh...
> > For I will gather all the nations against Jerusalem
> > to do battle; and the city shall be taken...
> > Then shall the Lord go forth and fight against
> > those nations..." (Zechariah 14)
> >
> >
> >  "For I will defend this city to save it for mine own sake, and
> >   for my servant David's sake" (Isaiah 37:35).
> >
> >
> > Brakhot,
> >
> > Christine Bass
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <gs02wmr AT panther.Gsu.EDU>
> > To: "Biblical Hebrew" <b-hebrew AT franklin.oit.unc.edu>
> > Sent: Friday, October 20, 2000 2:21 PM
> > Subject: Off topic, off-list question
> >
> > > -----
> > >
> > > I'm writing a research paper on the U.S. allied support of Israel. Could
> > > you please supply specific explanations as to why the American,
> especially
> > > Christian support, of the Israeli state is strong and steadfast and why
> we
> > > are the only true ally. Books, articles, would also be helpful.
> > >
> > > Shalom,
> > > Wondell M. Rachman
> > >
> > >
> > >
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