Near East And Far East:
and that of "The "Holy City" by Metropolitan Opera singer Jerome Hines, a giant in stature, voice, and poise but one of Cod's humble ser vants with a vibrant testimony. Second, there was unmistakable variety of life style. Among the al most 1500 attendants from 32 na tions were Arab believers, Israeli Christians, representatives from the African republics, and a large con tingent from Japan among others. Unity in faith did not preclude cul tural differences, already evident in the opening prayers in Arabic, He brew, and English. Third, there was distinct diversity in interpretation. While loyalty to the Word was un questionably manifest, it was clear that some approached the study of the prophetic Scriptures from one hermeneutical principle, while others proceeded on the basis of another interpretive canon. Though
The events of the historic Jeru salem Conference on Biblical Prophecy, in which the writer was a participant, have doubtless left an indelible impression upon the conferees who attended the ses sions from June 15-18, 1971. Ob viously, these reactions will vary in form, content, and intensity from individual to individual. But surely all will agree on certain essential characteristics of those days. First, there was unity in the historic Christian faith. There was unques tioned loyalty to the Word of Cod on the part of all participants. The authority, unquestioned and su preme, was the infallible Bible. There was a refreshing bond of fel lowship during and between ses sions. Long to be remembered will be the rendition of “ Mine Eyes Have Seen The Glory" by the in imitable and gracious Anita Bryant,
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