Jerusalem Betrayed: Ancient Prophecy and Modern Conspiracy Collide in the Holy City [Englisch] [Taschenbuch]

I was personally in Jerusalem in 1987, one week prior to the commencement of the original Palestinian Intifada. I clearly remember listening to an International Arab Radio Station broadcasting in English, what can only be described as outright incitement for all Arabs to rise up violently against the Jewish State. The rest is history with the Intifada beginning shortly afterwards.

I still vividly recall the shock and revulsion that I felt whilst listening to the radio broadcast. I was a stranger to the Middle East at that time and the cultures involved were somewhat 'foreign' to me. However, for the past thirteen years, I have studied Jerusalem, Israel and the Middle East in some depth and detail. I can subsequently only confirm the author's documented and personal views in this excellent book on the subject.

I can only strongly recommend this to every person who really wants to discover the truth about the ongoing crisis and it's implications for the future, which involve us all whether we like it or not. Some readers may find the contents alarming, but this should only challenge those who find themselves in this position to investigate the issues for themselves.

The real intentions of the Arab and Islamic worlds together with the hidden agendas of Western politicians are clearly outlined with evidence to back up every statement. The message has a considerable impact and one would be foolish to ignore it.

I have recently read two other books along the same lines which I can also heartily recommend. Both are written by another Middle East expert (Bible Teacher, Historian & Political Analyst), Mr. Ramon Bennett and are entitled 'Philistine' and most recently 'The Wall'. His insight into this subject is also remarkable.

The stories in these books are not what you see on CNN or read in the international media. They go far deeper and reveal the hidden truths behind today's headlines. Find out by reading for yourselves. Thanks for your time. Kindest regards to all.

1. There are little or no foot notes and citations. Sources are quoted, but not identified. There are cases where news articles are refered to, but no citation is included. It is impossible to check the authors research. This is a problem for creditability.

2. Blaming the PLO for the Flight 800 crash is a stretch. Since no evidence is offered, only speculation, this is troubling. There are enough things done by the PLO to highlight. It is not helpful to use this type of conjecture to defame them even more.

The Author's bias is obvious, and there are hundreds of reasons to support an Israeli state. I am concerned that this only hurts the cause rather than helps it.

On a positive note, there is a very good synopsis of the history of the region, the different people who conquered Israel over the years that helps one understand the current conflict.

I am on a personal quest to learn about the region and its politics. I was glad to have read the book. I am not sure that I agree with all of the conclusions presented.