Christian Zionism and the Role of J.N. Darby
Christian Zionism has been described by Hamas as “the greatest danger to world truth, justice, and peace,” and by the church as “a powerful force” that “fuels the Arab-Israeli conflict” and “encourages the destruction of millions of people” with its “Armageddon theology.” It has also been denounced as “pernicious,” “biblically untenable,” “anathema to the Christian faith,” and “one of the most dangerous and heretical movements in the world.” How sustainable are these charges, and is there a case to answer? By locating Christian Zionism firmly within the evangelical tradition, Paul Wilkinson takes issue with those who have portrayed it as a “totally unbiblical menace” and as the “road map to Armageddon.” Charting in detail its origins and historical development, he argues that Christian Zionism lays the biblical foundation for Israel’s restoration and the return of Christ. No one has contribute more to this cause than its leading architect and patron, John Nelson Darby, an “uncompromising champion for Christ’s glory and God’s truth.” This groundbreaking book challenges decades of misrepresentation and scholarship, exploding the myth that John Nelson Darby stole the doctrine of the pre-tribulation rapture from his contemporaries. By revealing the man and his message, Paul Wilkinson vindicates Darby and spotlights the imminent return of the Lord Jesus Christ as the centerpiece of his theology. Foreword by Thomas Ice.
With so much confusion and misinformation surrounding dispensationalism, Christian Zionism, and the role of J.N. Darby, Wilkinson’s work is a breath of theological and historical fresh air . . . . This work should quickly become a standard on Christian Zionism and Darby’s influence on this important movement. — Mark Hitch****
Few dedicated Christian scholars have been attacked more unfairly than John Nelson Darby . . . . This well researched and readable book carefully sets the record straight and makes a valuable contribution to prophetic studies. — Tim LaHaye
Wilkinson’s impeccable documentation . . . thoroughly refutes the myth that Darby got his doctrine of the Pre-tribulation rapture from a Scottish girl and two Jesuit priests. I highly recommend this excellent treatment of a controversial subject that has confused many. — Dave Hunt
Dr. Wilkinson has restored Darby’s reputation as a pious visionary who was used by God at a crucial time in history . . . for any student of ecclesiastical and political history, as well as systematic and historical theology, this book is essential reading. — Randall Price
- Title: For Zion's Sake
- Item#: b00696
- ISBN: 978-1-84227-569
- Size: 308 pp
- Length: 9.00
- Width: 6.00
- Weight: 1.2
- Copyright: 2007
