FREEDOM FOR ALL

THE STATE OF ISRAEL – POLITICAL REALITY AND THEOLOGICAL TRUTH

Issue (volume) 65

July-October 2025

Publication in English: October 2026

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A few introductory words are necessary for readers of this English edition. Свобода за всеки, or Freedom for All, is a publishing and human rights collective composed of writers, editors, academics, and contributors interested in the intersection of human civic freedoms and Christian theological concepts concerning the dignity of man and freedom within the eternal truth of God's love and salvation. Since its founding in 2002, our work has been published through our website and a periodic scholarly-popular journal. We also maintain a limited number of English publications on a separate website. Today, English has established itself as the dominant global language of communica-tion and trade, much as Greek was in the first century.

The theme of this issue explores perspectives from several Bulgarian Christian writers on the relationship between the state of Israel and the Christian faith. Our aim is to shed light on this important topic for both the Church and non-Christians alike. The subject is not only political, social, and moral but also carries eternal significance. While primarily intended for a Bulgarian audience, the English translation has been undertaken because ofthe universal relevance of the topic.

It is important to note that all authors were given the theme of the issue, but each wrote independently. This has always been the policy of our journal: to provide a topic while allowing contributors to develop their content according to their own views, understanding, and conscience. Readers may notice that the authors do not always share the same perspective on matters of eschatology, yet a unifying tone is evident throughout all the articles.
Some technical and formatting clarifications may also be helpful.When referring to our Lord Jesus Christ with singular, third-person personal pronouns, we have used both "he" and "He," choosing whichever is appropriate for the context.

Readers may notice variations in footnote reference formats. Be-cause quotations are drawn from both Bulgarian and English sources, formatting differs, and it was not deemed appropriate to standardize all references into a single style. Our primary goal has been to provide clear and easily understandable documentation of sources, which has resulted in the use of multiple referencing styles.

Certain notes have been added to the English edition that do not appear in the original. For example, an editorial remark on page 36 clarifies, that Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria; or an editorial note add-ing a date regarding tensions around the Gaza Strip. These are just two examples of minor corrections or additions. In general, such notes are not emphasized in the English language edition. Some necessary edito-rial explanations can be found in the endnote section. This maintains a somewhat independent character of the text without being a rewritten version of the original.

It should also be noted that some authors quote Wikipedia. While we do not discourage this, it is appropriate to mention the unreliability and bias present in many Wikipedia articles.

All book titles and sources have been translated into English; their Bulgarian or other original-language titles are not included. Readers who wish to consult the original titles may refer directly to the sources. In this English edition, endnotes are used solely for editorial comments and clarifications pertinent to the text.
We are a scholarly-popular journal dedicated to presenting complex subjects in an accessible manner. Clear communication is especially important for understanding the teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ and advancing the Gospel. We hope we have succeeded in this endeavor, at least in part.

by the general editor
October 8, 2025 – October 15, 2026

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