<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><I>Prophecies and Providence</I> sheds light on modern Jewish history with a particular focus on macro-events of the Middle East. The book follows a chronological order, moving from the early days of the Zionist Movement, through the establishment of the State of Israel, to the issues and threats presently facing Israel and the Jews. Each chapter addresses a specific historical theme, shedding a light and clarity on the profound questions raised by the unusual turns of modern Jewish history. The book is nonapocalyptical and nonpolitical, and raises thought-provoking questions while presenting a coherent biblical-historical picture that will make for fascinating reading for Bible scholars and interested layman alike.