Rarely out of the spotlight of international news, the crises in the Near East often arouse violent emotions. How can opposing claims by Muslims, Jews and Christians to "the land" be reconciled? The author brilliantly explores the historical and theological background to this conflict. With compassion, commitment to peace and deep spiritual insight, he provides keys to understanding God's election. Marcel Rebiai was born in Algeria, grew up in Switzerland, and is now the founder and leader of the Community of Reconciliation based in Jerusalem. He is an authority on the current situation in the Near East, particularly in relation to the Islamic world. "We must refuse to be emotionally drawn into hostile prejudices. This requires much discipline and intentional living, which I believe is possible only in the power of God." Marcel Rebiai