Gain historical context for modern-day Palestine and Israel and learn about important, interconnected topics including Zionism, Christian Zionism, and anti-semitism. As you learn, consider your personal responsibility to take action — and use these action resources to get started!
BOOKS & ESSAYS
- The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine: A History of Settler Colonialism and Resistance, 1917 – 2017 by Rashid Khalidi (2021)
- Through the Eyes of the Victims by Alex Awad (2001) — Read free at alexawad.org.
- You Can’t Say We Didn’t Know: Some Perspectives on Israel, Palestine, and the Conflict — A collection of essays compiled by the Bishop’s Committee in 2016.
- Justice and Only Justice: A Palestinian Theology of Liberation by Rev. Dr. Naim Ateek (1989)
- Fatal Embrace: Christians, Jews, and the Search for Peace in the Holy Land by Mark Braverman (2010)
- Chosen? Reading the Bible Amid the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict by Walter Brueggeman (2015)
- Promised Land or Land of Promise, Revisited by Mary Pneuman, Bishop’s Committee (2017)
- The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine by Ilan Pappe (2007)
- This Is Where We Stand: A Sabeel Reflection on Anti-Semitism (FOSNA.org)
- A Land Full of God by Mae Elise Cannon (2017)
- “Why I’m Not a Christian Zionist” by Gary Burge (2023)
- Overcoming Christian Zionism in the Quest for Justice by Rev. Dr. Naim Ateek
- Christian Zionism by Stephen Sizer (2021)
AUDIO & VIDEO
- Unpacking Christian Zionism with Don Wagner (Mondoweiss Podcast)
- Islam in the Public Square (2016) — All presentation recordings.
- St. Mark’s Mideast Focus Film Series — Find information about videos and films shown in past years and links to recorded discussions.
ACTION RESOURCES FOR GROUPS & INDIVIDUALS
- Bearing Witness: A Journey with Holy Land Christians (Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem) — Complete this educational program with your congregation.
- Zionism Unsettled: A Congregational Study Guide (Presbyterian Peace Fellowship)
- Episcopal Public Policy Network — Sign up to receive action alerts, keeping you up to date on important legislation and ways to make your voice heard.
- Jewish Voice for Peace — Sign up for JVP’s email newsletter to receive updates about political action. Browse their website for ways that you can plug in and take action now!
- Friends of Sabeel North America (FOSNA) — Find more educational and mobilization resources for individuals and groups, including a Countering Christian Zionism Toolkit.
