Theology in the Raw Being Christian After the Desolation of Gaza: Drs. Bruce Fisk and Ross Wagner
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Dec 22, 2025 Dr. Ross Wagner, an Associate Professor of New Testament at Duke Divinity School, and Dr. Bruce Fisk, a retired New Testament Professor from Westmont College, engage in a poignant discussion on the complexities of faith in the aftermath of the Gaza conflict. They share personal stories that deepened their understanding of the region, critique Evangelical responses to recent violence, and emphasize the importance of nonviolent resistance among Palestinian Christians. Their insights call for compassion, repentance from nationalism, and a renewed commitment to justice and peace.
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Hopeful Witnesses In The Land
- Palestinian Christians often embody hopeful, nonviolent visions rooted in the way of Jesus.
- Ross Wagner finds surprising hopefulness among Christians living in the land despite devastation.
A Transformative Return Visit
- Ross Wagner first traveled to Israel as a teenager on a curated pilgrimage and later returned with deeper engagement in 2017.
- Meeting Palestinian Christians on extended visits transformed his perspective and spurred ongoing involvement.
From Scholarship To Solidarity
- Bruce Fisk began visiting in the early 2000s to enrich New Testament teaching and then kept returning to meet people.
- He volunteered rebuilding homes and teaching English, which deepened his engagement beyond academic interests.
