How Did We Get From the Bible to a Genocide in Gaza?
2025, 4:25:29 min
A 3-part webinar hosted by Mennonite Church Canada Palestine Israel Network and Mennonite Central Committee Manitoba in Fall 2025. Dan Epp-Tiessen, professor emeritus of biblical studies at Canadian Mennonite University led the sessions.
Session 1
Dan Epp-Tiessen discusses the biblical and historical factors contributing to the conflict and genocide in Gaza. The presentation explores how Zionist settler colonialism, influenced by biblical land promises and European colonial ideologies, led to the displacement of Palestinians and the establishment of Israel as a Jewish state. The discussion concludes with an overview of Zionist movements, their evolution from secular to religious elements, and the need to address difficult biblical passages while acknowledging the complex history of the region.
Session 2
The presentation focuses on exploring the historical connection between Christian antisemitism and the current genocide in Gaza, with a particular emphasis on how early Christian theology influenced centuries of anti-Semitic persecution. The discussion traces the development of anti-Semitic theology in early Christian writings and examined how this evolved into both religious and secular forms of antisemitism, culminating in the Holocaust and shaping modern Israeli policies. The session concludes with practical suggestions for church involvement in Palestinian solidarity efforts while maintaining positive relationships with Jewish communities, including the importance of combating antisemitism and careful scripture interpretation.
Session 3
The webinar explores Christian Zionism's historical development and its influence on global politics and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with a focus on how it shaped British and American support for Israel. The presentation traces the movement's origins to the 1700s and discussed its theological foundations, while also examining how it has evolved to become a politically influential force among evangelicals. The session concludes with practical suggestions for supporting Palestinian justice and solidarity, along with a discussion of the biblical perspectives on Israel's land rights and the challenges of challenging Christian Zionist beliefs.
Session 1
Dan Epp-Tiessen discusses the biblical and historical factors contributing to the conflict and genocide in Gaza. The presentation explores how Zionist settler colonialism, influenced by biblical land promises and European colonial ideologies, led to the displacement of Palestinians and the establishment of Israel as a Jewish state. The discussion concludes with an overview of Zionist movements, their evolution from secular to religious elements, and the need to address difficult biblical passages while acknowledging the complex history of the region.
Session 2
The presentation focuses on exploring the historical connection between Christian antisemitism and the current genocide in Gaza, with a particular emphasis on how early Christian theology influenced centuries of anti-Semitic persecution. The discussion traces the development of anti-Semitic theology in early Christian writings and examined how this evolved into both religious and secular forms of antisemitism, culminating in the Holocaust and shaping modern Israeli policies. The session concludes with practical suggestions for church involvement in Palestinian solidarity efforts while maintaining positive relationships with Jewish communities, including the importance of combating antisemitism and careful scripture interpretation.
Session 3
The webinar explores Christian Zionism's historical development and its influence on global politics and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with a focus on how it shaped British and American support for Israel. The presentation traces the movement's origins to the 1700s and discussed its theological foundations, while also examining how it has evolved to become a politically influential force among evangelicals. The session concludes with practical suggestions for supporting Palestinian justice and solidarity, along with a discussion of the biblical perspectives on Israel's land rights and the challenges of challenging Christian Zionist beliefs.
| Type | Video |
| Genre | Introductory Reference |
| Expression | Lecture/Presentations |
| Topic | War and Genocide, Christian Zionism, Anti-Semitism |
| Audience | Adults |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Mennonite Central Committee, Mennonite Church Canada |
| Collection | Palestine and Israel, Palestine-Israel Network |
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