My final project is going to focus on the research of fundamentalist Christianity and its interpretation of biblical text that has propelled the movement toward Christian Zionism. Christian Zionism pushes for the settlement of Jews in Israel, specifically in Jerusalem.
Goals of my research:
(1) Examine how dispensationalism created the Christian Zionist movement.
(2) Examine biblical texts to gain a deeper understanding of the movement (specifically the Old Testament and "end-times" philosophy)
(3) Examine the philosophies of different thinkers in this field.
(4) Explain different Christian interpretations on this Zionist movement in light of biblical texts.
(5) Offer potential solutions, if any, to create a more tolerant and cohabitational view of Jerusalem in the Christian narrative.
Format: I am still unsure of the media I want to use to create my project. As it starts to come together more, I will decide if I would prefer to do a blog-type format to put the information online, or I may create a powerpoint presentation. The focus is going to be research, so as I compile information, I will better know how to relay this information in an interesting and engaging way.
Current sources of information:
(1) The Bible (obviously), specifically a Protestant version that includes apocryphal literature.
(2) Pat Robertson, who is currently a strong figurehead within the Christian Zionist movement: http://www.patrobertson.com/Speeches/IsraelLauder.asp
(3) Christians United for Israel: http://www.cufi.org/site/PageServer
(4) Karen Armstrong's One City: Three Faiths
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