Magda Trocmé (1901-1996) was the Italian-born wife of Reverend André Trocmé (1901-1971); a French pastor deeply involved in the social gospel movement that saw Christianity embedded in progressive political struggles. Together; they worked heroically; and under dangerous circumstances; to prevent the deportation of thousands of people to Nazi concentration camps. Living in the small; mainly Protestant town of Le Chambon-sur-Lignon on the Plateau Vivarais-Lignon in southern France; Magda and André Trocmé inspired a network of resistance to the Vichy regime's deportation of Jews and would eventually be honoured as "Righteous Among the Nations" by the state of Israel. This book includes a mosaic of sermons; letters; published articles; diaries; and speeches from the war years; but also before and after; extending from the 1920s to the 1970s. The couple travelled widely after the war; meeting with the likes of Martin Luther King Jr; Indira Gandhi; Elie Wiesel; and Rosa Parks; and played an active role in movements for anti-colonialism; nuclear disarmament; and peace. Appearing for the first time in English; these texts have been selected by Pierre Boismorand; who offers bridging commentary and explanatory notes throughout. Through a diverse range of public; private; and autobiographical documents; the reader enters the heart of this remarkable couple's motivations; hopes; and also their unfulfilled dreams. André and Magda Trocmé lived through a troubled time with conviction; courage; and dignity - their writings provide a powerful example of an unyielding dedication to justice and peaceful resistance.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Thoughtful overview of Bible Prophecy from two of the most influential Messianic voices of our timeBy RangerIsrael; the Church and the Last Days is a decent overview of Bible prophecy from a Messianic perspective. Co-authored by Keith (Asher) Intrater and Dan Juster; it's really more like a collection of topically unified prophetic essays with each "co-author" taking turns writing chapters. This gives the book a somewhat disjointed feel. For the most part it covers prophecy from a modified dispensationalist point of view that most evangelicals would be comfortable with. And while the authors emphasize the need for greater unity between Messianic Jewish groups and Gentile churches they don't push the issue of making Gentiles act "more Jewish" in order to be "more saved" -- a refreshing stance coming from these two Messianics who otherwise promote the Hebrew roots goal of restoring the Jewish Church to its rightful place among Gentiles and motivating Gentile churches to evangelize in Israel. The broad brush approach to prophecy topics is a bit tedious for people who have a strong background in eschatology -- no epiphanies here. But for new believers; especially Jewish converts who are wary of Gentile Christian insensitivity toward Israel (or outright anti-Antisemitism) and bogus replacement theology thinking; this is a great place to start. The authors do divert from classic dispensationalism in a couple of important areas. They seem to be a little unsure about the placement of the Rapture in the prophetic timeline. They seem to place it shortly before Christ's return at Armageddon... like days or minutes depending on where the subject comes up in the book. This is a classic evangelical point of disagreement and can be forgiven. But their wishy-washy approach vexes. They fully embrace a European Anti-Christ interpretation although many Messianics see that now in a restored Middle East Caliphate. And they do take a very strong position for the evangelization of Israel -- a position I support -- confronting Dispensationalist lukewarmness on this issue in the opening chapters. The book's strongest point is its chapters on the Millennial Kingdom of God. Very good; insightful and scriptural with a few remarkable off-the-wall insights for what is otherwise an understudied prophetic topic. I had the pleasure of worshiping at Rabbi Intrater's Tel Aviv congregation last year and found him to be a very warm and welcoming pastoral host. His congregation is a mature; well-established Messianic church that resembles; in doctrine and worship style; most modern evangelical and charismatic churches. There are special Jewish customs and blessings added but the only Jewish dancing I saw was by an American Gentile tourist who probably is way too into the Hebrew roots thing back at home. But congregations like this are one of the keys to opening Jewish hearts in Israel to Jesus Christ. This book is recommended for new converts; especially new Messianic believers. It is interesting for all others and recommended for those who want to learn more of the thinking behind the ministries of its authors. Shalom!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. very good; one of the best onesBy Kathleen SanfordI have read many books having to do with Israel and the church authored by both Jewish and Christian writers. This one is just very; very good; one of the best ones. The writer is a Messianic Jew whose home is in Israel. I recommend this to everyone who knows that though Israel is special...the church has a real place and purpose also. I do not believe; as many do; that the church will be raptured out of here and then comes tribulation and salvation for God's other (earthly) people - the Jews. The author of this great book does not believe the Scripture teaches that either. I recommend this book; get it; read it and study it right a long side the Bible. Your love and trust for our Messiah Jesus will only grow and become more focused.Remember that He taught us to pray; "Thy Kingdom Come." He also said in his great High Priestly prayer of John 17: "I do not ask you to take them out of the world." We must start paying much more attention to what Jesus actually said!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Must read for the ChurchBy David B.Israel is back in the Land and so are the Messianic believers. It is time our Jewish brothers in the Lord opened our Gentile eyes to the meaning of Yeshua and a better understanding of the days ahead! This book does that. Thank you Dan and Asher.
