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Study Guide Questions for Hebron JournalStories of Nonviolent Peacemaking by Arthur G. Gish |
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THE BIBLE AND ISRAEL
Check the 70 places where Hebron is mentioned in the O.T.
What is the meaning of the call to Abraham and Sarah in Gen. 12?
Was the call for mission or privilege?
What was the mission given to Israel?
Who are the children of Abraham?
Are the children of Ishmael children of Abraham?
Are followers of Jesus children of Abraham?
ISLAM
What images of Islam do you find in this book?
What are your experiences of Islam?
How can Muslims, Jews, Christians, and people of other religions live and work together?
How can we best witness to people of other religions?
What is our witness to other religions?
Visit a mosque in your area or learn to know some people of the Muslim faith.
JUDAISM
How has anti-Semitism affected Jewish-Christian relationships?
How has anti-Semitism affected our views of Israel?
What images of Judaism do you find in this book?
What are your experiences of Judaism?
Visit a synagogue in your area or learn to know some people of the Jewish faith.
POLITICAL RELATIONSHIPS
What are your country’s policies toward the Middle East?
How have those policies affected the prospects for peace in the region?
What do you think about the massive influx of military weapons into the region?
How do the events of September 11 affect prospects for peace in the Middle East?
NONVIOLENT ACTION
What is the biblical basis for nonviolent action?
How do CPT actions fit or not fit with your understanding of the Bible?
How do you feel about engaging in nonviolent action?
Can you think of conflicts near where you live that could be helped by a CPT-type presence?
How could you reach out to people involved in some conflict?