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The Mirage of Peace: Understanding the Never-Ending Conflict in the Middle East
The Mirage of Peace Understanding the NeverEnding Conflict in the Middle East Author:David Aikman Former TIME Magazine Jerusalem bureau chief David Aikman takes a sober, balanced impactful look at the Middle East, bringing a journalist?s mind and a believer?s heart to his examination of a region aflame. In this timely and informed exploration of current Middle East issues that goes beyond headlines and sound bites, Aikman fills in the blanks... more » for thoughtful Christians, accurately tracing recent history and fairly portraying the leaders who have made that history. With a firm grasp on a biblical understanding of Israel?s past, present and future, he turns a critical eye on the political and religious policies of the region?s prime players, resorting neither to blind pro Israeli sentiment nor to reactionary pro Palestinian bias. Aikman challenges us to a uniquely Christian approach to the Middle East, respect, reason and love, rather than unqualified tolerance on the one hand or religious crusading on the other.« less