This is 'classic' work in the modern Messianic Jewish movement, first published in 1989. It deals with many theological issues that are important to our movement in addition to the doctrine of Israel such as the Scriptures teaching of the Remnant, Olive Tree and Israel of God. He also touches on messianic synagogues, evangelism and range of other practical topics in ministry. Israelology is also very relevant to any serious student of Christian theology. Dr Fruchtenbaum exhaustively surveys the biblical theology of Israel from the perspectives of the major Evangelical schools of thought and states a systematic doctrine of Israel demonstrating how this interacts with other major biblical themes. His work is indeed ground breaking in establishing this 'new' area of systematic theology as an area of study in its own right and candidate for inclusion with the traditional (somewhat arbitrary) existing eight to ten categories usually dealt with. Indeed, as the author demonstrates, one's understanding on Scripture's teaching on Israel past, present and future directly impacts how we understand many other biblical teachings. It is written from a very dedicated Dispensational viewpoint and many of its references come from this school of thought. To some extent this is to be expected in any survey of the theology of Israel as arguable Dispensationalists do have a more developed Israelology than other major schools of theology. For those familiar with Dr Fruchtenbaum speaking style, the style of this book will come as no surprise. Logically presented, lots of content but uneven in strength of argument. Some topics are very well argued and strongly evidenced, others seem simply strong statements of the author's opinion. For example he says in one place "...there is no biblical problem though some of his exegeses, such as that of 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 is debatable.." commenting on another position. He appeals to biblical principles that he considers self-evident rather than establishing them and states another's exegesis is 'debatable without sharing his argument as to why it is with the reader. Personally, I would prefer more analysis/argument and less personal opinion. I also find his writing style often a bit clunky...but this is a minor issue. Those things said, it is an excellent text on the topic. It is comprehensive, detailed and original. As far as I know, the best text available on this topic. He has broken ground which, I hope, many will continue to build on. The Logos version certainly is a plus making it much easier to search, look up cross references and add notes to.