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Understanding Zionism: History and Perspectives Paperback – May 23, 2023

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Understanding Zionism is a detailed introduction to the background and development of the Zionist movement, its various streams, and its impact on government and society in Israel. The book serves as a primer for Christians of all backgrounds--from those keenly interested in Zionism to those who are entirely unfamiliar with the term--to understand basic concepts, historical turning points, and the political and social stakes of Zionism.

The first half of the book focuses on the history of Zionism, how it formed and how it shaped the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948. It explores how different and competing political, cultural, economic, and strategic streams emerged within the Zionist movement and became institutionalized in the New State of Israel. Special attention is given to the important period between Word War I and World War II when the map of the Middle East changed and Jews of Europe faced the rise of Nazism and genocide.

The second half of the book explores broader themes related to Zionism. This includes the origins, influences, and theological emphases of Christian Zionism; the various forms of opposition to Zionism and the contentious questions regarding differences and similarities between anti-Zionism and antisemitism; and current hopes and frameworks for the future of Zionism, especially regarding a peace process between Israel and the Palestinians. The book closes with a brief overview of Christianity in Israel/Palestine and how Christians may relate to Zionism in the context of faith, fellowship, and national identity more broadly.

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    May 23, 2023
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  6. ISBN-10
    1506481167
  7. ISBN-13
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Understanding Zionism is a masterfully written guidebook through one of the most contested subjects in modern history. Any reader searching for clarity about Zionism and its many interlocutors, historical and contemporary, will benefit from Perez's steady, fair, and compelling account. --Daniel G. Hummel, author of Covenant Brothers: Evangelicals, Jews, and U.S.-Israeli Relations

Drawing from cutting-edge scholarship, and yet free of academic jargon, Understanding Zionism is a thoughtful and concise history of Zionism and the modern Jewish experience. Deftly explaining the multiple varieties of Zionism, and particularly its Christian versions, the book is crucial reading for laypeople and clergy of any faith. I especially recommend it for those interested in contemporary Jewish-Christian relations as well as the place of religion in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. --Shayna Weiss, associate director of the Schusterman Center for Israel Studies at Brandeis University

Understanding Zionism is a comprehensive, nuanced, and accessible history that reveals the diversity both within Zionist movements and among Zionism's critics. In her balanced account of a hotly debated subject, Anne Perez demonstrates that it is possible to understand and tell the truth about historical traumas on both sides without losing sight of our shared humanity--a spark of hope seventy-five years into the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. --Deanna Ferree Womack, associate professor of history of religions and interfaith studies at Emory University; author of Protestants, Gender and the Arab Renaissance in Late Ottoman Syria

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Anne Perez is an historian of modern Jewish and Israeli history. She earned a PhD in History at the University of California, Davis, and an MA in Theological Studies at Bethel Seminary San Diego. Dr. Perez has conducted research in Israel and England, lived and worked in Lebanon and Scotland, and now resides in Alabama with her family.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Fortress Press (May 23, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 277 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1506481167
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1506481166
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.3 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1 x 9 inches
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Anne Perez has a PhD in Modern Jewish History and an MA in Theological Studies. Her research on religion and nationalism in Zionist history has been published in peer-reviewed journals, and she has lived, researched, studied, taught and spoken in Israel, Lebanon, and the United Kingdom. As an independent scholar and adjunct university instructor, Anne aims to keep one foot in academia with another on endeavors in her local church and school district. She enjoys combing through archives, walking to coffee shops and parks, reading and teaching history, doing puzzles, forming deep attachments to certain television series, and exploring the nature, history, and food of new places both near and far.

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Sarah Lynn Payne
5.0 out of 5 stars Well-Written and Informative
Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2023
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This is a balanced summary of a lot of difficult issues. It has some interesting stories that tie together the history and holds your attention even if you don't know a lot about the subject.
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Pamela B. Marino
5.0 out of 5 stars Well researched and well written.
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2023
You will indeed gain a better understanding of Zionism after reading this well researched and well written book. Highly recommend.
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David Zadok
5.0 out of 5 stars A must-read for anyone seeking a nuanced understanding of Zionism!
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2023
In this well-written book, Perez offers a balanced and comprehensive exploration of Zionism's history, ideologies, and impact!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive, balanced and engaging
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2023
An impeccably researched account of the history and current threads and implications of the Zionist movement. Perez’s narrative is engaging and highly informative. Recommended for all individuals interested in learning more about Zionism/history, as well as book clubs, Bible studies, and classrooms.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Super interesting!
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2023
Incredibly well written and super informative. I am not a history buff or anything but this was a really interesting read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars So informative
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Really interesting history and context I had never considered before!
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