Facing growing rationalist rejection of the Bible, Victorian Evangelicals believed the Jews’ return to Israel would prove the Bible both true and relevant.

A respected Jerusalem rabbi reflects on the importance of Christian support for Israel, and how religious Jews can navigate conflicts with their Christian benefactors.

“We are fulfilling the dream of Dr. Martin Luther King to bring African Americans to Israel.”

The Jews are being settled in their own land, by God. I, a “stranger,” have taken hold of this nation. For I have heard, and seen, and know, that God is with them.

Marie-Louise Weissenböck is chairwoman of Christen an der Seite Israels Österreich, a branch of Christians for Israel International. She lives in Vienna, Austria.

Willem J.J. Glashouwer, a prominent figure in Dutch Christian Zionism, shares his story with Israel Today during his recent visit to Jerusalem.

“The big churches are using a very loud voice to malign, fabricate and twist the story,” says Rev. Peter Fast.

Jewish rejection of evangelical support is shortsighted and self-defeating. But polls show many American Jews don’t trust their Christian benefactors.

Happening now, and just in time to spiritually combat the Gaza rockets — an international initiative “For Zion’s Sake.”