This advent book (and conversation!) is not just for the Christmas season. I promise you will be blessed by Kelley Nikondeha‘s words all year long (including in our recent conversation on Jubilee)! Her new book, The First Advent in Palestine tells of some of the forgotten stories surrounding Jesus’ birth. We know he was born in first century occupied Palestine, but what was the political climate he entered as an infant? How might his family have been dealing with their oppression? What is it like in Israel/Palestine now for Christians and Jews? If you’re curious and want to explore any of those questions, or you want to take your understanding even deeper, this episode is a great place for you to start!
Connect with Kelley at kelleynikondeha.com
Mentioned in this episode:
The First Advent in Palestine: Reversals, Resistance, and the Ongoing Complexity of Hope by Kelley Nikondeha (updated paperback now available!)
Cover artist Sliman Mansour
Devotional for Advent 2022: Embodying God’s Peace by Kelley Nikondeha and Churches for Middle East Peace
“Why Are Palestinian Christians Leaving Jesus’ Birthplace?” Pt. 1 video
You might also enjoy:
Ep. 121 with Rev. Dr. Mae Elise Cannon on the conflict in the Middle East
Ep. 023 with Dr. Seth Postell from One for Israel
Ep. 324 with Kelley Nikondeha on Jubilee