The People Of Many Names: Towards A Clearer Understanding Of The Miracle Of The Jewish People

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The longawaited third volume of Leigh Churchill's popular saga is another pageturningromp through the wild and woolly history of the church.Have you ever wondered why the Crusades were fought Or why there is a 'Chteau Neufdu Pape' 'the Pope's new house' in France Have you ever heard of the Children's CrusadeWhat did the feudal system have to do with the medieval churchRead on to find out the answers to these and many other fascinating questions. Meet brilliantarrogant Abelard and the scholarly Anselm the fearsome Hildebrand the gentle FrancisAssisi the courageous Martin Luther. These and many other vibrant characters leap outof these pages to take you back into their time and their chapter of what we call church historywhich is about so much more than the church.Churchill writes in an engaging lively and readaloud style. He combines impeccable scholarshipwith an ear for a good story to bring this history alive. This book pulls no punches in providing an insight into God's plan for the Jew, Christian anti-semitism and includes practical suggestions for reconciliation within the Body of Messiah.This is a lively, entertaining and provocative introduction to the People of Many Names, from early beginnings in the Old Testament as the Children of Promise and a Kingdom of Priests, then as the people of Galut (Exile), where they were denigrated as Christ killers, Dhimmis and Conspirators of Zion . The Jews are a mystery to most, provoking a whole range of questions. Who are they? How have they survived for so long? Why have they been so feared or hated by so many people for so many reasons? What is their relevance to Christians?This book attempts to give clear answers to these questions and helps the reader to understand the spiritual significance for both Christians and Jews. We view their accomplishments, despite the hostility that surrounded them, including the horrors of the Holocaust, and conclude our story in the New Testament, as the natural branches of God?'s olive tree.

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