God, Israel, and Shiloh: Returning to the Land

by David Rubin

"God, Israel, and Shiloh" is a gripping biblical and historical saga about the Land of Israel and the Jewish people. After reading this book, you will gain a new understanding of both the religious and political perspectives of the Jewish people who live in the Biblical heartland of Israel. Learn who the "settlers" are. Learn where and what is the "West Bank." Learn the truth about the people who are often referred to as "the chosen people" and how it is that Israel is a nation struggling with its destiny to be "a light unto the nations." "God, Israel, and Shiloh" is written with moving personal stories, psychological insights, and compelling political commentary. This book is about faith and struggle, Judaism and Zionism woven around the special sacred site of Shiloh, then and now. Shiloh was the home and spiritual center for many great biblical personalities, including Joshua, Hannah, and Samuel the Prophet, who appointed the first Kings of Israel, Saul and David. The author, David Rubin, writes about the heroic families living in and rebuilding the biblical heartland of Israel, despite the obstacles in their path and tells his personal story of a miraculous survival from the bullets of terrorism.

188 pages, Paperback

First published January 17, 2007

Reviews

[Linda]

This is one of my favorite books to tell the history of the heartland of Israel and issues that they face today in living in the Land. David Rubin is a victim of terrorism himself and has started an amazing school for children, 1000 of them in the Shiloh area, who have been affected by terrorists. Shiloh is the place where the temple stood for 369 years before Solomon's temple was built in Jerusalem and it is a great archaeological discovery, still ongoing, of the history of Israel.

[Charlene Mathe]

I LOVED this book, and recommend it to all of my friends. It was an easy read, and the type of book that stays with you, changing you because of its impact. David Rubin was a Brooklyn Jew who made aliyah to Israel as a young man, and was drawn to the Shiloh area of Samaria. There, in "disputed territory" about 20 miles north of Jerusalem, a few families and other singles were establishing a Jewish presence on the barren hills. As David Rubin tells his story and the story of his beloved Shiloh community, the reader feels the experience of these Israeli pioneers. The importance of this, the HEARTLAND of Israel, is made plain. The disparagement of Israeli "settlers" is traced in relationship to Israeli and international politics, events, and public opinion. I loved David Rubin's frequent citation of Bible verses that perfectly illustrated whatever matter he was explaining. It was a wonderful way to show us the timeless imperative of claiming The Land, and especially the Heartland of Eretz Israel!!

[Charlene Mathe]

I LOVED this book, and recommend it to all of my friends. It was an easy read, and the type of book that stays with you, changing you because of its impact. David Rubin was a Brooklyn Jew who made aliyah to Israel as a young man, and was drawn to the Shiloh area of Samaria. There, in "disputed territory" about 20 miles north of Jerusalem, a few families and other singles were establishing a Jewish presence on the barren hills. As David Rubin tells his story and the story of his beloved Shiloh community, the reader feels the experience of these Israeli pioneers. The importance of this, the HEARTLAND of Israel, is made plain. The disparagement of Israeli "settlers" is traced in relationship to Israeli and international politics, events, and public opinion. I loved David Rubin's frequent citation of Bible verses that perfectly illustrated whatever matter he was explaining. It was a wonderful way to show us the timeless imperative of claiming The Land, and especially the Heartland of Eretz Israel!!

[Susan]

A combination of the biblical/historical background of Shiloh as well as a personal testimony from a current resident. He gives a passionate defense of the "settlements" of the West Bank.

[Dr. Paul T. Blake]

He provides a lot of inside information per contemporary life in Shiloh, along with historical Shiloh and Zionism.