This was a very meaty read. It was interesting and incredibly well researched. I knew very little about the state of Israel and that ignorance drew me to this book. I learned a lot but I have to admit the reading was heavy going in parts. There was so much to absorb, so much to try and remember as I progressed. This book covers the endless troubles in the middle east, the history and ideals of those who are central to the conflict, as well as the biblical connection to these trouble and how the future of this region looks as was prophesied in the bible. It is an interesting read but not one I'd lean towards for bedtime reading.

Israel on High Alert

What Can We Expect Next in the Middle East?

by Ron Rhodes

Harvest House Publishers

Christian , Religion & Spirituality

Pub Date 06 Feb 2018

I am reviewing Israel on High Alert through Harvest House Publishers and Netgalley:

For years the Middle East has been spiraling out of control, which has led to global uncertainty as well as fear. This book asks what does this turmoil mean for Israel, and why has peace been so elusive?

In Israel on High Alert author and Bible teacher Ron Rhodes offers a clear view on the situation-and future faced by Israel.

The current Middle East conflict what scripture says about the ongoing battle and God’s plans for Israel how the Middle East affect us today.

This book touches on everything from mainstream and radical Islam to the current efforts to rebuild the Jewish temple, this book will guide us through the past and future.

I give Israel on High Alert five out of five stars!

Happy Reading

This is a dense book, full of historical facts, theological discussion, verse references, and quotes. There is a lot of information to process. It covers the roots of the current conflict with intros to the various Mid-east players their history and ideology. It also gives a very clear Biblical history of the Middle-east with a focus on Israel. The majority of the book, though, is devoted to the future of the area as prophesied throughout the Bible, and in the final section, the New Heavens and Earth are discussed.
While there are numerous Bible verses referenced, and it jumps from one book of the Bible to another, I never felt confused. It’s very clearly organized and understandably written. It helped me gain a clearer picture of the prophetical timeline.
Ron Rhodes is a Premillennial Dispensationalist. So am I, and I found this to be a very encouraging book.
The only thing I would be careful about is that occasionally he does speculate about specifics of some prophecies. For example, he guesses that the 'place prepared' for Israel is Petra. He does say it is a guess but still runs with it as if it was the answer. There were a few instances like that throughout the book.
I received this as a free ARC through NetGalley and Harvest House Publishers. No favorable review was required. These are my honest opinions.