Why does the Old Testament (Tanakh in Hebrew) centre on the lives and trials of one people, the Israelites?
Why, throughout history and today, is the Land of Israel a contentious piece of land and the city of Jerusalem, itself, a prize to be fought over?
Let us unfold the scriptures and delve deeper into the origin of the nation of Israel and God’s (YHVH’S) plan for the redemption of mankind.