TY - BOOK AU - Bourke,Dale Hanson TI - The Israeli-Palestinian conflict: tough questions, direct answers T2 - The skeptic's guide series SN - 9780830864553 AV - DS119.7 .B687 2013 U1 - 956.04 23 PY - 2013///] CY - Downers Grove, Ill. PB - IVP Books KW - Arab-Israeli conflict KW - Palestine question (1948-) KW - Conflit israƩlo-arabe KW - HISTORY KW - Middle East KW - General KW - bisacsh KW - fast KW - Electronic books N1 - Includes bibliographical references; Who, what, where -- In the beginning -- Governments and politics -- Inside Israel -- Understanding the Palestinians -- The other players -- The issues N2 - - A finalist in Digital Book World's 2014 Digital Book Awards (ebook flowable adult non-fiction) - Granted the Digital Book World QED Seal for quality in ebook designWith all of the heat surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, even the most basic facts can be hard to grasp. How do we make sense of what we read in the Bible--and what we read in the news? In this Skeptic?s Guide?, Dale Hanson Bourke sheds light on the places, terms, history, and current issues shaping this important region. Offering an even-handed presentation of a range of views on the most controversial issues, she provides a framework for American Christians to use in understanding why the conflict occurred, why it continues--and what remains to be done.With maps, charts, photos, and quotes, the guide answers such tough questions as: - What is meant by a two-state solution? - Who are the Palestinian Christians? - Do other countries help or hurt the peace process? - How does the Arab spring affect the conflict?Easy to read and understand, this dynamic guide offers the type of presentation that has made the Skeptic?s Guide? series so popular with individuals and groups. Offering basic information and simplifying complex issues, it is a helpful reference tool for beginners and experts alike UR - https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=583034 ER -