“Keep not thou silence, O God: hold not thy peace, and be not still, O God” (Psalm 83:1). This prayer of Asaph is profoundly applicable for our days. The Psalmist implores God to act visibly, tangibly, and mightily. Verses 2-3 read: “For, lo, thine enemies make a tumult: and they that hate thee have lifted up the head. They have taken crafty counsel against thy people, and consulted against thy hidden ones.” It is significant that the appeal includes “thy hidden ones.” Who ar

At the end of the 19th century, nationalism was on the rise in various parts of the world. As a result, many people groups began to desire their own state and international recognition. This also helped spur the Zionist movement, which encouraged Jewish people to return to Israel.  This historical process culminated in the period between the two World Wars. After World War I, the League of Nations divided the Middle East into two mandates (Article 22), which were administered