Overview
This book examines the profound impact of Liberty University, church planting networks, and grassroots mobilization on shaping U.S. policy toward Israel. It explores how Dr. Jerry Falwell, through his leadership at Liberty University and the Moral Majority, built a vast evangelical network that successfully influenced Congress and the White House. The book delves into the political power of Liberty alumni, who established churches across the United States, integrating Christian Zionism into their teachings and mobilizing congregations to support pro-Israel policies. Through archival research, interviews, and policy analysis, the study traces the evolution of evangelical involvement in U.S. politics, highlighting the unique relationship between Falwell and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin. It examines how Falwell positioned himself as an advocate for Israel, lobbying for policies such as the relocation of the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem. The book also explores the role of church planting as a political strategy, showing how local religious communities became conduits for mobilizing grassroots support for Israel. By shedding light on the intersection of faith, politics, and diplomacy, this book provides a compelling analysis of how evangelical activism continues to shape U.S.-Israel relations and the broader conservative agenda in America.
Full Product Details
Author: Kobby Barda
Publisher: Anthem Press
Imprint: Anthem Press
Dimensions:
Width: 15.30cm
, Height: 1.30cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.286kg
ISBN: 9781839996108
ISBN 10: 1839996102
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 14 October 2025
Audience:
College/higher education
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Manufactured on demand
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Reviews
“Dr. Barda’s groundbreaking research unearths crucial yet forgotten connections that illuminate our present moment. His work reveals why the Jewish community and the State of Israel have more allies now than at any point in their ancient history, offering insights that reshape our understanding of Jewish-Christian relations.” — Rev. Johnnie Moore, PhD, President, The Congress of Christian Leaders, Washington, DC. “The Liberty Way adds new and innovative data to the scholarly understanding of modern Christian Zionism. By tracking graduates of Liberty University who planted churches and weaved pro-Israel politics into their church cultures, situating them within the political history of Christian Zionism, Barda further explicates the extent to which the movement has been profoundly influenced by Jerry Falwell’s personal and programmatic reach.” — Daniel Hummel, Director of the Lumen Center, Madison, WI. “This research is the first comprehensive study to examine Jerry Falwell’s work in evangelical-Israeli relations, a figure whose impact on society, religion, and politics cannot be underestimated. Dr. Barda employs primary documents that have never been examined before, along with a fascinating analysis of the hundreds of Falwell’s former students who became influential pastors.” — Dr. Motti Inbari, The University of North Carolina at Pembroke.
Author Information
Dr. Kobby Barda is a senior fellow at the Haifa Laboratory for Religious Studies at the University of Haifa and a faculty member at the School of Multidisciplinary Studies at HIT-Holon Institute of Technology. He specializes in U.S.-Israel relations, American political history, and Evangelical-Zionist movements.
