Shalom shines biblical light on the unrest and uncertainty of our times. Today, more than ever, we cry out for
shalom. Old Testament scholar Donald E. Gowan traces the rich biblical meaning of the Hebrew
shalom and the Greek
eirene, revealing how Scripture speaks to the church’s and the world’s longing for peace.
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Contents
- What Do We Mean When We Say “Peace”?
- What They Meant by Shalom in Israel
- Wholeness, Health and Harmony: God’s Intention
- God of Peace & God of War
- Division, Illness & Conflict: The World As We Know It
- Good News from God!
- Christ Brings Peace with God to the Believer
- Christ Brings Peace with God to the Church
- Blessed Are the Peacemakers — Part I
- Blessed Are the Peacemakers — Part II
- Christians as Peacemakers
- Hope for Peace, Part I: Peace for Israel
- Hope for Peace, Part II: Peace on Earth
- What Good Are Promises?
- The Importance of Hoping for Shalom