Episode Details

Today, we’re doing something a little different, as unprecedented times call for unprecedented podcasts. This episode is in response to the many listeners who have asked for help in better understanding the history and context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Join Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon as she explores listener questions and deep-dives the history of the region through a religious lens to provide context for what you’re hearing on the news and seeing in your feeds. 

We understand that we bring a bias to this conversation, so we enlisted the help of several sensitivity listeners of various backgrounds to educate and enlighten about our own blindspots and biases. We’re so thankful for their help in shaping this episode. Be sure to check out the resources below to further your own research. 

MENTIONS

• How to help: Check out World Central Kitchen 
• Relevant Past Episodes: SWDGISS: The Temples | Season 9, Episode 4: Constantine | SWDGISS: Paul’s Letters with NT Wright | SWDGISS: How We Read the Bible 
• Helpful Podcast Episodes: The Balfour Declaration, Explained | The British White Paper on Palestine, Explained | Evangelicals Who Support Israel in Relation to End Times Prophecies | Why Evangelicals Support Israel | Gaza Population and Size Comparisons
• British Muslim Leaders Condemn Hamas Attack | Islamic Fatwa Against Hamas
• Organizations working towards peace and mutual understanding in the Middle East: Churches for Middle East Peace | The Telos Group | Telos Principles & Practices of Peacemaking 
• Helpful Modern Perspectives and Educators: Ezra Klein: Israel is Giving Hamas What It Wants | The Lemon Tree by Sandy Tolan | Deep Dive into Idealogical and Religious Extremism of Hamas | YouTube Playlist by Seminarian and Jerusalemite Melissa | Mo News |

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