Fast Facts on the Middle East Conflict

The increasingly explosive conflict in the Middle East, especially between Israel and the Arab states, raises many questions for Christians and the world community: How did the conflict begin, and what is at stake? Why is America involved? What common misperceptions has the media spread about the conflict? Why is terrorism such a big part of all that's taking place? How does the situation in Iraq fit in all this? Randall Price, a recognized expert on the Middle East, provides an insider's perspective on what's really happening and why, using a practical question-and-answer format along with fascinating maps, charts, quick-reference sidebars, and timelines. These features make this an ideal guide to understanding the complex issues in today's headlines. Book jacket.

Dr. Randall Price, who has a Ph.D. in Middle Eastern Studies (University of Texas), has lived in Jerusalem and done graduate studies at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He is the founder and president of World of the Bible Ministries, Inc., and the author of 20 books